Elk vs Plains zebra
Elk vs plains zebra
Near enough equal on weight
Elk and plains zebra are near enough identical on weight.
An elk and a plains zebra can be compared on 5 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Elk | Plains zebra | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170–500 kg | 200–450 kg |
| Height | 1.3–1.5 m | 1.2–1.5 m |
| Length | 2–2.7 m | 2.1–2.6 m |
| Top speed | 72 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Typical lifespan | 10–20 yr | 12–25 yr |
What the numbers say
- Elk and plains zebra are near enough identical on weight.
- Elk is somewhat greater than plains zebra on height — about 1.1×.
- Elk and plains zebra are near enough identical on length.
- Elk is somewhat greater than plains zebra on top speed — about 1.1×.
- Plains zebra is somewhat greater than elk on typical lifespan — about 1.3×.
Weight compared.
Elk 170–500 kg
Plains zebra 200–450 kg
Elk
The second-largest deer, whose bulls bugle in autumn and carry antlers over a metre long.
Plains zebra
The most common zebra; every individual's stripe pattern is unique.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, elk or plains zebra?
- Elk and plains zebra are near enough identical on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do elk and plains zebras compare on height?
- Elk: 1.3–1.5 m. Plains zebra: 1.2–1.5 m. Elk is somewhat greater than plains zebra on height — about 1.1×.
- How do elk and plains zebras compare on length?
- Elk: 2–2.7 m. Plains zebra: 2.1–2.6 m. Elk and plains zebra are near enough identical on length.
Related pages
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution