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Did you know that  a group of zebras is called a zeal or a dazzle? Now you know 👍 #zebrafacts #zebrastripe #plainzebras #zebras (at Ol Pejeta Conservancy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3jmQT1A61_/?igshid=wpqtrkokh7q3

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What Can I Say About Them?....They are Astonishing!!!!....#zebrafact #madagascar #savezebras #savewildlife #extraordinary #animalsofinstagram #runbabyrun #motherhood #glorious #buetifulcreatures #godmadegirls #godmadethem #blackandwhite #rajeevmehta #africaalive #lifearoundafrica #parleg #darrensammy #anbazhagan #francisco #premierleague #eintrachtfrankfurt #tshegofatso #pierrenkurunziza #olujacobs #ellabbnaija #alinuhu #adekunlegold #luisasonza #zuba (at Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBQXLXkFand/?igshid=z5lmafgtqcwy

[worldwidexplorer]

All About Zebras

Zebras are some of the graceful animals you’ll see when you go on a wildlife viewing / photography safari in Africa. Here are some fun facts about zebras and their stripes:

Question 1: Why do zebras have stripes?

Answer 1: Stripes confuse predators, especially when zebras roam close together in herds. Look at the picture below; it’s almost difficult to tell where one animal ends and the next begins! Many predators are also colorblind, so the stripes can mimic the look of tall grasses.

Q2: Why do some zebras have stripes on their legs that are very distinct and close together while others have very faded/indistinct stripes?

A2: It is believed that the density of stripes, especially on the lower legs, has to do with biting flies. Here’s an example: The top zebra below has very faint leg stripes and lives in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. We didn’t encounter any biting flies while traveling there. The bottom zebras below are from Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Notice how dense the leg stripes are on the bottom zebras. We were bitten by many tse tse flies in this region. (Tse tse flies remind me most of horse flies: both are big and bite!)

Top zebra: faded leg strips, lives in an area with few biting flies

Bottom zebras: vivid leg stripes, lives in an area with many biting flies

Q3: Do all zebras have the same stripe pattern?

A3: No, they do not. Just like human finger prints, no two zebras have the exact same stripe pattern! They really are fascinating creatures.

Until next week,

Marisa