Scientists think they have solved how the zebra got its stripes - and the answer is far from black and white. They say the distinctive monochrome pattern keeps the animals cool under the hot African ...

With its black and white fur and fluffy mane, the zebra is one of the most distinctive creatures in the animal kingdom. But how exactly did the zebra get its stripes? Scientists from the University of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The zebra’s striking black and white stripes have long mystified ...

The question of why zebras have stripes has plagued scientists for eons, with no one answer explaining their unique black and white pattern. Theories put forward include social cohesion, ...

A zebra's stripes, a seashell's spirals, a butterfly's wings: these are all examples of patterns in nature. The formation of patterns is a puzzle for mathematicians and biologists alike. How does the ...

Pest control Rudyard Kipling may have answered how the leopard got its spots and the camel its hump, but he never explained the zebra's stripes. A new study helps fill in the void, this time with ...

Joren Bruggink of Aeres University of Applied Sciences, at left, and Jai Lake of the University of Bristol investigate how horseflies behave around horses wearing different colored coats. This was ...

(Nanowerk News) “Stripy zebra, spotty leopard, …”. Kids never become bored pinpointing animals based on their unique body patterns. While it is fascinating that living creatures develop distinct ...

"Stripy zebra, spotty leopard, ...". Kids never become bored pinpointing animals based on their unique body patterns. While it is fascinating that living creatures develop distinct patterns on their ...

How did the zebra get its stripes? The fashionable patterned coat protects the animal from horsefly bites by disorienting the flies during the landing process, research has shown. But how exactly do ...

Zebra stripes are striking and beautiful, but what purpose do they serve? A new study suggests the stripes help the animals fight off biting flies, which can transmit disease. This contradicts a ...