# The Quagga Project

- **Website:** <https://quaggaproject.org>
- **Primary alias:** `quaggaproject.org`

## Description

The Quagga Project, established in 1987 in South Africa, is a pioneering conservation initiative aimed at reviving the Quagga, a subspecies of the Plains Zebra that became extinct in the late 19th century. This remarkable endeavor is driven by a passionate team committed to rectifying the historical missteps that led to this animal's disappearance. By employing selective breeding from a carefully curated population of southern Plains Zebras, the project seeks to recover the genetic traits responsible for the distinctive striping pattern of the original Quagga. 

The Quagga once thrived in the Karoo and southern Free State regions of South Africa but was sadly hunted to extinction, often misunderstood and confused with other zebra species. The project not only focuses on genetic recovery but also aims to reintroduce herds back into their native habitats, fostering biodiversity and historical accuracy in wildlife conservation. Through education, awareness, and collaboration with museums and other organizations, the Quagga Project inspires a renewed appreciation for this unique animal and its legacy.

## Industries

- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering
- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Libraries and Museums _(under Science and Education)_
- 🏭 Waste Water and Environmental _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/channel/UCsmaIrJdXkZJgXMqBYbWXvA)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/quaggaproject)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/quaggaproject)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/quaggaproject)

## Logos & icons

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| Name | Hex | Theme |
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| Black | #000000 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |
| Teak | #b78d71 | accent |

## Fonts

- Cormorant Garamond — asset _(google)_
- Nunito — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

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