How the zebra got its stripes might at first seem like an esoteric question. But it has fascinated many generations and is embedded in the lore of Africa. It is also a question that offers a great ...

In many ways, zebra appear very like horses (or ponies, given their size). Yet underlying differences in behaviour have meant that while horses and donkeys have been successfully domesticated, the ...

You can tell a zebra by its stripes. That old saying is true. Each zebra has a combination of stripes that is unique, similar to our fingerprints. There are some other interesting facts about zebras.

A newborn zebra foal with bizarre polka-dot markings has recently been photographed in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. This is the first time that this unusual pattern has ever been seen ...

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 ...

Zebras are rather interesting animals known for their elegant black-and-white stripes, but there's far more to these animals ...