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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 ...
Zebra stripes, one of the possible primitive markings of horses and other equids; Zebra print, an animal print that resembles the pattern of the skin and fur of a zebra; Zebra crossing, a type of pedestrian crossing involving black-and-white stripes; Zebra strip, an elastomeric connector with an alternating black-and-white stripe pattern
There are three living species: Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), the plains zebra (E. quagga), and the mountain zebra (E. zebra). Zebras share the genus Equus with horses and asses, the three groups being the only living members of the family Equidae. Zebra stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual.
Zebra patterning, or zebra stripes, is a feature found on some prosumer and most professional video cameras to aid in correct exposure. When enabled, areas of the image over a certain threshold are filled with a striped or cross-hatch pattern to dramatically highlight areas where too much light is falling on the image sensor.
In nature, as with the zebra, stripes may have developed through natural selection to produce motion dazzle. [6] [failed verification] Stripes may give appeal to certain sweets like the candy cane. For hundreds of years, stripes have been used in clothing. [7] Striped clothing has frequently had negative symbolism in Western cultures. [7]
Zebra crossings are so named because their stripes resemble those of a zebra, though the origins of the link are disputed. The origin of the zebra title is debated. [4] It is generally attributed to British MP James Callaghan who, in 1948, visited the country's Transport and Road Research Laboratory which was working on a new idea for safe pedestrian crossings.
Cape mountain zebra and young. Like all zebra species, the Cape mountain zebra has a characteristic black and white striping pattern on its pelage, unique to individuals. As with other mountain zebras, it is medium-sized, thinner with narrower hooves than the common plains zebra, and has a white belly like the Grévy's zebra.
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.