Itchy Zebras

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While on a scenic off-road drive in the Kogelberg biosphere (Western Cape) we came across a few Burchell zebra. One particular zebra had an unbearable itch. She rubbed her belly on bottom on a small, stiff piece of shrub. Nothing seemed to hit the spot though. You almost wanted to just jump out the vehicle and give her belly a scratch.

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