Why do zebras have stripes?
Zebra's Fly-Proof Suit
Why do zebras have stripes?
A zebra looks like someone took a horse and went wild with a paintbrush. But these stripes aren't just for show — they're one of nature's cleverest survival tricks.
For over a century, scientists argued about why zebras have stripes. Maybe the stripes confused predators? Maybe they helped zebras recognize each other? Both ideas sounded good, but nobody could prove them.
