chapman's zebra

chapman's zebra
\\-mən(z)ˈzē-\ noun
Usage: usually capitalized C
Etymology: after James Chapman died 1872 English traveler in Africa
: a variety (Equus burchelli chapmanni) of the Burchell's zebra distinguished by distinct shadow striping on the body and largely restricted to northern Bechuanaland and western Matabeleland — compare grant's zebra

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