Most people have seen a zebra in person, either in the wild or in captivity. Their black and white stripes make them unique ...

There’s fierce competition in the wild, but you're more likely to see lions face off with panthers on the gridiron than in the great outdoors. So why do zebras masquerade as NFL referees in the wild?

Zebras have a lovely black and white coat. But which colour is on top of which, remains a mystery. Is it white over black or black over white? Even looking very carefully at the animal does not give ...

The function of zebra stripes have been debated for quite some time. The different hypotheses include: Camouflage — However, predators seemed to find them just fine in all tested settings. Temperature ...

The zebra’s distinctive appearance has been the source of much scientific debate, from its role in predator confusion, to how it can to deter horsefly bites. And recently, it was found that the ...

A new study suggests that zebras’ black and white stripes function to help the animals to control their temperature. The research also points to a new a mechanism for how this control of body ...