Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? It's Not for Camouflage

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 07:20 in Physics & Chemistry

Scientists have long struggled to explain why zebras have dark stripes. Now, a new study suggests that the stripes help these grazers stay cool in the midday equatorial heat.

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