In this episode, we break down the surprisingly wide range behind one simple question: how much does a zebra weigh? The key takeaway is that most adult zebras typically weigh between 500 and 900 pounds (225 to 410 kg), but the exact number depends heavily on the species, age, and sex of the zebra.

The episode explains that zebras are not all the same. There are three main zebra species, and each one has its own average weight range:

• The Plains zebra (Equus quagga) is the most common and usually falls in the mid-range.

• The Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi) is the largest and can approach 1,000 pounds, making it the heaviest zebra species.

• The Mountain zebra (Equus zebra) generally stays smaller than Grevy’s, but weight can still vary based on habitat and subspecies.

To make the numbers easier to picture, the podcast compares zebra weight to familiar references like humans, horses, and even predators such as lions. This section helps listeners understand that a zebra is a powerful animal with serious body mass — often weighing several times more than an adult human and sometimes even outweighing a lion.

The episode also covers how zebras grow over time, from lightweight newborn foals to full-grown adults, and why weight matters in real life — especially in zoo care, wildlife research, and conservation, where body weight is used to monitor health and habitat conditions.

Finally, the episode wraps up with quick answers to common questions, including whether zebras are heavier than horses, which zebra species is the heaviest, and why different websites often show different zebra weight numbers.

For more clear, accurate weight facts like this — including animals, objects, and easy weight comparisons in pounds and kilograms — visit Weighopedia.com, where weight questions are explained in a simple, reader-friendly way.