A common belief about zebra stripes is likely wrong, according to new research. For decades, the black and white marks were thought to provide protection from dangerous carnivores. However, a recently published study has concluded that “it appears highly unlikely that stripes are a form of anti-predator camouflage."


A common belief about zebra stripes is likely wrong, according to new research. 
For decades, the black and white marks were thought to provide protection from dangerous carnivores. 
However, a recently published study has concluded that “it appears highly unlikely that stripes are a form of anti-predator camouflage.” 
To arrive at this finding,