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011 Plains zebra eye close-up in Etosha National Park Photo by Giles Laurent
by Giles Laurent · Sep 28, 2026
Plains zebra eye close-up in Etosha National Park, Namibia. Zebra stripes may help reduce the number of biting insects, particularly flies, by creating visual patterns that are less attractive to them. Studies suggest that the black-and-white pattern confuses insects, such as tsetse flies and horseflies, making it harder for them to land on zebras. This could be an evolutionary advantage, as it he
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Plains zebra eye close-up in Etosha National Park, Namibia. Zebra stripes may help reduce the number of biting insects, particularly flies, by creating visual patterns that are less attractive to them. Studies suggest that the black-and-white pattern confuses insects, such as tsetse flies and horseflies, making it harder for them to land on zebras. This could be an evolutionary advantage, as it he
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