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Because of the style (zebra striped) jerseys they wear.
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What animal are football and basketball officials sometimes referred to as?
Football and basketball officials are sometimes referred to as "zebras" because of the black-and-white striped uniforms they wear, which resemble the stripes of a zebra. This nickname has become a common way to refer to referees and umpires in these sports.
What are 6 zebras called?
A group of zebras is called a herd, zeal, or dazzle of zebras.
What are adult zebras called?
Zebras.
What are the zebras family?
the zebras family is called an equidae
What is the official name for a herd of zebras?
There is no "official" name. A herd of zebras is called a herd of zebras.
Who on the football field are nicknames the zebras?
The referee at a football game wears black and white stripes to stand out.
What football team did strongman don pope play for?
Alington Zebras
Do zebras live in South American savanna?
No
What is a groupe of zebras called?
A herd, zeal, or dazzle of zebras are the correct terms.herd
Why are the referee or linesmen in American football known as zebras?
They are the ref's. the "umpires" if you will
Which is the Only football club containing the letter z?
This ones from an Australian Football League reserves club. Sandringham Zebras
What are zebras called when they are in a herd?
Zebrae
