It’s been eons and we still don’t quite have a definitive explanation for why zebras evolved their distinctive stripes. But the more that scientists put zebra stripes on other hoofed animals, the more ...

The function of zebra stripes have been debated for quite some time. The different hypotheses include: Camouflage — However, predators seemed to find them just fine in all tested settings. Temperature ...

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 ...

Some scientists think zebras' stripes significantly reduce the amount of insect bites they receive. To put that theory to the test, Japanese researchers painted cows with different patterns. Some cows ...

No, scientists are not unveiling a new cow-zebra crossbreed, but they are painting cattle with stripes. According to a new study published in peer-review journal PLOS ONE, painting cows with ...

One of nature's fascinating questions is how zebras got their stripes. A team of life scientists led by UCLA's Brenda Larison has found at least part of the answer: The amount and intensity of ...