quag

The quag was a subspecies of the plains zebra that is now extinct. It was native to South Africa and was characterized by its distinctive bicolored coat, with the front part of the body being a reddish-brown and the hindquarters being a dull grey. The quag's stripes were also less pronounced than those of other zebras, fading out towards the rear.

Quags were first described by Dutch settlers in the late 17th century. They were known for their shy and reclusive nature, and they were primarily found in the arid grasslands of the Cape Province. The quag's diet consisted mainly of grasses and herbs.

The quag's extinction is attributed to overhunting by European settlers who sought them for their meat and hides. The last known quag, a mare, died in captivity in the Amsterdam Zoo in 1883. Despite its extinction, efforts have been made to selectively breed plains zebras with quag-like characteristics, a project known as the Quagga Project.