A new study shows that zebras living in warmer locations tend to have more stripes than zebras dwelling in cooler areas. Scientists believe the findings will provide a final answer to the question: Why do zebras have stripes? The new research revealed that the stripes may serve in cooling zebras’ skin temperature, while keeping away bloodsucking disease-carrying bugs. Other studies have … [Read more...]
‘Why zebras have black and white stripes’, Scientists say because of blood-sucking flies
Have you ever thought why zebras have those unique black and white stripes? Well, a research team led by the University of California, Davis, claims to have solved this mystery. According to the researchers, the striking black and white stripes are designed to ward off blood-sucking flies. The research team carried a study to examine why zebras have black and white stripes systematically. … [Read more...]