The stripes of a Plains Zebra serves many functions. They provide Motion Dazzle confusion, individuals identification, insect repellent and cooling
The stripes of a Plains Zebra serves many functions. They provide Motion Dazzle confusion, individuals identification, insect repellent and cooling provided by a skin secretion called latherin
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Location: Ruaha National ark, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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