Research suggests zebras may use stripes for temperature regulation. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- A gangrene-inducing bite in Africa, 40 years of curiosity, and backyard ...

Zebras have a lovely black and white coat. But which colour is on top of which, remains a mystery. Is it white over black or black over white? Even looking very carefully at the animal does not give ...

Zebras, the iconic striped equines of Africa, are facing threats from habitat loss and poaching. Three main species—Plains, Grevy’s, and Mountain zebras—each exhibit unique characteristics and social ...

Looking through the eyes of zebra predators, researchers found no evidence supporting the notion that zebras' black and white stripes are for protective camouflage or that they provide a social ...

A zebra foal named Tira drew immediate attention in Kenya’s Maasai Mara when he showed up with white spots instead of stripes. The pattern isn’t a trick of the light or a research tag—it’s a rare ...

For centuries, we’ve argued whether zebras wear white pajamas over black skin or vice versa. But new research reveals that the white isn’t color at all—it’s the absence of pigment. Shave a zebra, and ...