From signature stripes to powerful herd bonds, zebras amaze the wild while reminding the world why conservation matters today.

These cows are dressed up to look like zebras, but not because they’re in the moo-d for Halloween. A group of agricultural researchers are giving cows zebra-like stripes because they seem to deter ...

Why does a zebra have stripes? People who live near the African animals have probably been asking that question for quite a long time. Since the 1800s, scientists have come up with four main ...

In the rolling green hills of Kenya’s Rift Valley, the search is on for one of the rarest of all zebras, the elusive Grevy’s zebra. It’s one of Kenya’s most critically endangered species, and ...

Though it may seem like we’ve got it all figured out, there are still plenty of wonderful mysteries left in the world. While we may never know the meaning of life, or how the Earth was formed, we now ...

Scientists have long debated why zebras have stripes, and one of the most popular theories has held that the markings help the animals camouflage themselves. But a new study suggests that probably isn ...

No two zebra’s stripes are exactly alike, but one zebra is so unique he has barely any. German photographer Martina Meyer, 56, was visiting Etosha National Park in Nambia last month when she snapped ...

In January 2026, a bird not officially seen in Singapore for nearly four decades briefly returned, unannounced, unmistakable, and instantly headline-worthy. The Eurasian hoopoe, known for its bold ...

Having black and white stripes is the most iconic characteristic of the zebra, but researchers have varying opinions on the purpose of the animal’s black and white coat. There were theories that the ...

Research suggests zebras may use stripes for temperature regulation. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- A gangrene-inducing bite in Africa, 40 years of curiosity, and backyard ...