A common belief about zebra stripes is likely wrong, according to new research. For decades, the black and white marks were thought to provide protection from dangerous carnivores. However, a recently published study has concluded that “it appears highly unlikely that stripes are a form of anti-predator camouflage.”
Study: Mystery Behind Zebra Stripes Solved, They Are Not for Camouflage
Zebras stand head to head in their compound at the Zoo in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. AP Photo/Jens Meyer
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