The theory known as “motion dazzle” suggests that dramatically patterned animals in motion can confuse, and elude, their predators.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Zebras are famous for their contrasting black and white stripes—but ...

Zebras' thick, black stripes may have evolved to help these iconic creatures stay cool in the midday African heat, a new study suggests. Many African animals sport some stripes on their bodies, but ...

Zebra stripes give these equids a unique look, but the purpose of these distinctive markings has remains a question. Some biologists believed the stripes were utilized by the animals to regulate heat, ...

How did the zebra get its stripes? The fashionable patterned coat protects the animal from horsefly bites by disorienting the flies during the landing process, research has shown. But how exactly do ...

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