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Do male zebras have different stripe patterns than females?
Twiggy0929
Stripe patterns on a Zebra are like finger prints on a human. They are all different. So, to answer your question, yes, but they are not just different between females and males, but for all Zebras.
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∙ 15y agoStripes differ between individuals first and foremost.
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Why do zebras have circles?
zebras dont have circles! they have a stripe pattern
Do baby zebras have the same stripe pattern as its mother?
No. All zebras have different variations to their stripes very much like all humans have different variations to their fingerprints. A zebra's stripes are very much akin to being its fingerprints.
Is a zebra have names?
No, they do not. While it is true that zebras have different stripe patterns and can recognize each other in the wild (they often live in groups, and are very sociable), there is no evidence that they have names like people do. Of course, in a zoo, the zookeepers might give them a name, but that does not mean they understand what it means.
Do zebras have the same stripes?
No
Is adaptation a reason why no two zebras have the exact pattern of strips?
No, adaptation would pressure all zebras to adapt the same 'best' pattern. Variability is the reason for different patterns.
How many strips do zebras have?
Their pattern is not constant; all zebras have different patterns of stripes. As well, counting the stripes on a zebra would be a difficult task (look at a picture of one and you will see why).
How are Zebras Stripes like fingerprints?
Zebra stripes are like fingerprints because no two fingerprints can be the same and on a zebra no two zebras can have the same stripe pattern.
Do all zebras have the same black and white stripe pattern?
No! Their markings are a bit like our fingerprints, each having their own unique pattern.
How do zebras comunicate with other zebras?
Zebra's can recongnize their babies because all zebra's have different stripe patterns. so the mom memorizes the babies stripe pattern and that way she can tell her baby from the others. Actually, the mother zebra has a certain call or sound that attracts the babies when the baby wander off or has fallen behind.
Do Zebras Travel In Groups?
Zebras are a type of wild horse. All horses live in herds, or groups. There is one adult male, or stallion in the herd. The rest of the animals are females and their offspring. The stallion protects the herd and leads it to good food and water. In exchange, he gets to mate with the females. Zebras have unique individual stripe patterns, and zebra foals must learn their mother's pattern as soon as they are born.
What is the name of the grass that zebras like to eat?
Zebra Grass, seriously. Green and has a white stripe running up the center
Are zebras hourses?
No zebras are not horses. They are to totally different animals.
