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 Zebras
have nice stripes. From narrow to wide, different
zebra species have different types
of stripes. But do you know why they have stripes? If you are curious
to know, please keep reading and learn some amazing facts about zebras!
Zebras are only found in Africa. They are generally slower than horses
with a top speed of around 56 kph. In the wild, zebras live about
20-30 years. They can live up to 40 years in zoos. They usually feed
on tough grasses. But they can
also eat leaves.
Zebras are social animals and live in
herds. Zebras in a herd might all look alike. But their stripe patterns
are as unique as fingerprints are in humans.
 Scientists
can identify individual zebras by comparing
patterns, stripe widths, and color.
So, why do zebras have stripes? When zebras are grouped together, their stripes
make it hard for a predator to pick out one
zebra to chase! When chased, zebras zigzag from
side to side, making it more difficult for the predator to catch them. |
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