Definitions:

1. A southern Africa subspecies of zebra, characterized by reddish brown upper parts, becoming paler behind and beneath, with dark stripes on the face, neck, and fore part of the body, that became extinct in the late 1800's, largely due to excessive hunting. NOUN
   • Unlike other zebras, the quagga had stripes only on the front half of its body.
2. An extinct subspecies of the plains zebra that once roamed the grasslands and arid reigons of South Africa, known for its unique coloration with stripes on the front half of its body and a solid brownish coat on the back half. NOUN
   • The quagga, once abundant in South Africa, became extinct in the late 19th century.

Synonyms:

• extinct zebra
• plains zebra subspecies