Plains Zebra, Beekse Bergen, Netherlands
A little known fact is that the iconic pattern seen on zebras is very effective against insects like flies and mosquitos. Where the typical plains mammal is covered in insects, zebras are not. The theory is that the high contrast pattern confuses insects in their navigation.
The plains zebra, also known as the common zebra, is the most common and geographically widespread species of zebra. Its range is fragmented, but spans much of southern and eastern Africa south of the Sahara. Six subspecies have been recognised including the extinct quagga which was thought to be a separate species.
Similar species: Odd-toed Ungulates
By Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jul 8, 2022. Captured Sep 10, 2020 13:02.
