Scientists have got an answer to why zebras have stripes.
Zonkey-Cross Between a Zebra and a Donkey
Martin the zebra and Giada the donkey, in an act of love, have produced a rare zonkey, which is drawing crowds
Martin the zebra and Giada the donkey, in an act of love, have produced a rare zonkey, which is drawing crowds
Lead author Dr Martin How said the narrow vertical stripes on a zebra's back and neck combined with the wide diagonal stripes on its flank give off unexpected motion signals, which become stronger when a heard moves.
Dr How said their study suggested that these illusions cause pests and predators to mistake the zebra's movement direction, causing biting insects to abort their landing manoeuvres and chasing predators to mistime their attacks.
Animals may be Smarter Than Humans, Reveals Study
New study conducted by scientists has revealed that animals may have superior brains compared to humans.
New study conducted by scientists has revealed that animals may have superior brains compared to humans.
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US to Cut Down on Use of Antibiotics in Farm Animals
US health regulators have come out with voluntary guidelines that can cut back on antibiotics routinely fed to farm animals in order to address the rise of drug-resistant superbugs worldwide.
US health regulators have come out with voluntary guidelines that can cut back on antibiotics routinely fed to farm animals in order to address the rise of drug-resistant superbugs worldwide.
Animals Avoid Inadvertent Consumption of Poisons Due to Bitter Taste
Most animals avoid eating bitter things in order to prevent eating something that could be poisonous via taste receptors, known as Tas2r.
Most animals avoid eating bitter things in order to prevent eating something that could be poisonous via taste receptors, known as Tas2r.
