Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? Mystery Solved, Scientists Say

Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 11:31 in Biology & Nature

For years, scientists have debated the evolutionary reason behind a zebra's stripes. Are they: a. Costumes for courtship? b: Camouflage to confuse lions and other predators? c: A natural way to cool off? d: Bug repellent?    

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