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Why do Zebra's have stripes?
Scientists have several explanations for the distinctive pattern on a zebra's coat. The stripes may help zebras blend into the tall grass of the African savannah, making it hard for predators to find them. When a herd of zebras is together, all the stripes may confuse predators--they can't tell where one zebra begins and the other ends! This may give weak or elderly zebras a chance to escape.