Did you know that every ZEBRA has a different pattern of stripes? It is hard to believe, but each and every zebra has its own unique coloring. Have you ever heard that no two snowflakes are alike? Well, the same thing is true for zebras. When you look at a whole herd of zebras, though, it is hard to tell that each one is different.
Isn't it hard to tell that each of these have a different set of stripes?
Zebras use camouflage to trick their predators. You may think that it is easy to see zebras because their stripes are so unusual, their coloring actually helps them stay alive! If you were to look across the grasslands at noon, you would be able to see a whole herd of zebras as plain as day. When the sun starts to go down, though, their stripes blend in with the dark sky making them really hard to see. Since lions and other predators like to do their hunting at dusk, this crazy pattern of stripes helps the zebra survive.Find more pictures of zebras at this page at Wildlife Pictures Online.
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