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Zebra Stripes Mystery Solved

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Post  Doogs Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:19 pm

Mystery of zebra stripes solved: Black and white pattern confuses flies to stop them landing on their skin

Stripes are particularly thin on the lower leg and close to the head - these are areas were biting flies are most likely to strike a zebra

Zebra’s short hair and lack of a winter coat may make it especially susceptible to bites, necessitating the need for extra protection

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2594352/How-did-zebra-stripes-Black-white-pattern-confuses-flies-stop-landing-skin.html#ixzz2xfww5CpX

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Post  Laikipia Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:03 am

Interesting and a question that has puzzled people for as long zebra have been on this planet  Laughing 

Thanks for the link Doogs.

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Post  whitestarling Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:46 pm

I always thought they were meant to confuse predators, but I do seem to remember something about flys as well, really interesting research. Thanks Doogs

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