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The quagga was a unique subspecies of the plains zebra that inhabited South Africa's grasslands. Notable for its distinct coat, the quagga's front half had bold zebra stripes while its hindquarters were mostly brown and unstriped, giving it a striking two-toned appearance. Quagg…
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- The quagga was the first extinct animal to have its DNA analyzed, making it a pioneer in the field of ancient DNA research.
- The quagga was once thought to be a separate species, but genetic studies revealed it was a subspecies of the plains zebra. Its name is derived from the Khoikhoi word for its call, 'kwaha.' A project in South Africa, the Quagga Project, aims to breed zebras with reduced striping to recreate animals resembling the quagga.
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