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It seems that blond zebras may not, in fact, have more fun. * In Photos: Why Zebras Have Black and White Stripes * In Photos: The Wild Animals of the Serengeti * Top 10 Most Incredible Animal ...
Tira is the first polka dot zebra found in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.Similarly patterned zebra foals have been seen before in Botswana. Tira, a plains zebra (Equus quagga) who is mostly black, with white spots, was first discovered and named by a local guide named The Tira.
The unique stripes of the Chapman's zebra. Chapman's zebras are single-hoofed mammals that are a part of the odd-toed ungulate order. They differ from other zebras in that their stripes continue past their knees, and that they also have somewhat brown stripes in addition to the black and white stripes that are typically associated with zebras.
The quagga (/ ˈ k w ɑː x ɑː / or / ˈ k w æ ɡ ə /) [2] [3] (Equus quagga quagga) is an extinct subspecies of the plains zebra that was endemic to South Africa until it was hunted to extinction in the late 19th century.
Theories suggested the stripes helped them camouflage, or served as identity name tags for zebras to recognize each other. Researchers from Bristol University studied the benefits of zebra stripes ...
Get more zebras in the gallery below: Keep in mind, though, that where zebras live it has an affect on their stripes. Those in warmer climates have more stripes -- which is great for the ...
As with all zebra species, Grévy's zebra's pelage has a black and white striping pattern. The stripes are narrow and close-set, broader on the neck, and extending to the hooves. [17] The belly and the area around the base of the tail lack stripes and are just white in color, which is unique to the Grévy's zebra.
Ever wondered why zebras have stripes? Well, the researchers behind a new study think they have a pretty good answer to that question. WMAQ reports "California scientists say the animal's black ...