Zebras’ black-and-white stripes are one of nature’s most distinctive patterns, sparking curiosity and debate for generations. But not many people know that these bold markings actually serve very ...

New research has determined that zebra stripes keep biting flies from from landing on them. Naturalists have long speculated about the function of the zebra's stripes, and the camouflage theory ...

Why do zebras have stripes? Do zebras’ stripes really keep them cool in blaring sunlight? Researchers at Lund University (Sweden) believe they have disproved the widely-believed theory that zebras ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. Many a fable and tale propose preposterous theories about how the zebra got its stripes, but now science has finally provided a possible answer.

You might remember being told in school that zebras have stripes because it makes it harder for predators to pick out one animal to chase, or that the patterns are unique to each animal and act ...

During the age of dinosaurs, early mammals probably lacked the stripes and spots of their modern relatives, having uniformly dark, drab coats.

Elsa Hosk's latest photo dump flaunted her enviable coat collection, which included a classic old money trench and the next ...

Zebras, native to Africa, are recognized for their unique black-and-white stripes and important ecological roles. Known for their speed, social behavior, and powerful defense mechanisms ...