Research suggests zebras may use stripes for temperature regulation. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- A gangrene-inducing bite in Africa, 40 years of curiosity, and backyard ...

Most mammals, Tim Caro says, are "rather boringly colored, drab browns and grays." But zebras? Far from it. Their stripes are stark, beautiful and decidedly strange, the sort of markings found ...

A zebra foal named Tira drew immediate attention in Kenya’s Maasai Mara when he showed up with white spots instead of stripes. The pattern isn’t a trick of the light or a research tag—it’s a rare ...

International Zebra Day is a reminder to celebrate not only the zebra’s beauty but also its critical role in the ecosystems it inhabits. From their unique stripes and social behavior to their ...

DAVIS, Calif. (KGO) -- Scientists at University of California, Davis say they've solved one of nature's most troubling riddles -- why zebras have black and white stripes. The scientists say that ...

A runaway zebra has captured the internet’s attention after escaping in Rutherford County. While he remains on the loose, his companion “Stripes” is safe at a local stable as the search continues.