Africa’s Striped Beauty: The Zebra

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Zebra stripes serve several purposes, according to scientists: camouflage, repelling flies, individual recognition, and confusing predators.  Their natural predators include lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. However, zebras can often escape danger thanks to their speed and group behavior.

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00:00The zebra is a mammal from the equidae, horse family, and is native to Africa.

00:06Its most distinctive feature is its black and white striped coat.

00:10Each zebra has a unique stripe pattern, just like human fingerprints.

00:15No two zebras are exactly alike.

00:18There are three main species of zebra.

00:21The plains zebra, the mountain zebra, and gravy's zebra.

00:25The plains zebra is the most common, and typically lives in African savannas.

00:32Zebras are herbivores, meaning they only eat plant-based food.

00:37They spend most of their day grazing on grass, leaves, and shrubs.

00:42They are very social animals and live in herds.

00:46Members of a herd protect each other and flee together when threatened.

00:51Zebra stripes serve several purposes, according to scientists.

00:54camouflage, repelling flies, individual recognition, and confusing predators.

01:02Their natural predators include lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.

01:06However, zebras can often escape danger thanks to their speed and group behavior.

01:13Unfortunately, some zebra species are threatened due to habitat loss and hunting.

01:19Therefore, conservation efforts are increasingly important.

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