Quagga (Noun)
Meaning
Mammal of South Africa that resembled a zebra; extinct since late 19th century.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The quagga, a subspecies of zebra, was once found in large numbers in South Africa, but it became extinct in the late 19th century.
- The last quagga died in 1883 in a Netherlands zoo, marking the end of the species.
- The distinctive brownish-red color and white stripes of the quagga made it a unique and fascinating mammal.
- Conservation efforts in South Africa are underway to breed Plains zebras with quagga-like characteristics, in an attempt to revive the subspecies.
- Quagga fossils and remains can still be found in the savannas and grasslands of South Africa, serving as a reminder of the need to protect endangered species.