This group of Plains Zebra, seen in September between Crocodile Bridge and Lower Sabie in the Kruger National Park, illustrates perfectly just how well those black-and-white stripes are at breaking the individual animals’ outlines, making it much more difficult for a predator to single out a target.
This group of Plains Zebra, seen in September between Crocodile Bridge and Lower Sabie in the Kruger National Park, illustrates perfectly just how well those black-and-white stripes are at breaking the individual animals’ outlines, making it much more difficult for a predator to single out a target.
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Dazzling indeed 🙂
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The mesmerizing effect of the stripes would have been even better illustrated if I had posted a video of this bunch.
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Gorgeous!
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They certainly are, Pam.
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Fantastic shot of these very beautiful animals. Sadly, I have only seen them in zoos and safari parks, but I am so struck by their patterns. I never thought before about how this patterning affects their safety in a group against predators – thanks for sharing that!
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The stripe-pattern really comes into its own in zebras’ natural habitat. This photo hardly does it justice.
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They are such fabulous animals. Very nice photo.
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Thank you very much, P J B!
And we love zebras too!
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That picture would make a great (but challenging!) puzzle.
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One best built in good light!
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Fantastic .
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That is certainly true of zebras, Lakshmi!
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Dis ‘n besondere foto, Dries!
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Baie dankie, Dina!
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Each zebra sports a different pattern – and each side of the zebra is different from the other. Very confusing 🙂
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And very effective!
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