They are known for their wildlife, including mountain zebras and leopards.
And in the mountain zebra there is an unusual, fine grid-iron pattern along the central line.
Unfortunately this theory does not stand up too well either- because the mountain zebra comes from the cooler south and yet has vivid stripes.
In the neighbouring district a few herds of mountain zebras survive, now protected by game laws.
There are two native species of equids in the country, the plains zebra and the mountain zebra.
The mountain zebra also has a dewlap.
The mountain zebras form small family groups consisting of a single stallion, one, two, or several mares, and their recent offspring.
Hartmann's mountain zebras prefer to live in small groups of 7-12 individuals.
In captivity, Plains zebras have been crossed with mountain zebras.
On the way, a group of rare Hartmann's mountain zebra dashed across our path.