Zebras are known for their distinctive stripes and now researchers know why the animals have these strange markings. Camouflage was thought to be the reason zebras developed striped bodies. There is ...

This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. There’s a reason fashion designers look to animal prints for inspiration. Creatures have evolved a dizzying array of patterns: stripes, spots ...

Maryland officials have unveiled a new plan to capture two missing zebras that escaped from a private farm over a month ago, and it involves using the help of even more of the striped animals. The ...

Zebras are distinct because of their black and white striped coats. What's fascinating about these striped coats is that they come in different patterns that are unique to each zebra. Scientists have ...

Large wild mammals—from elephants to antelopes—are already struggling to cope with global warming. Now new research shows that even the small creatures adapted to harsh, arid landscapes may be ...

Philadelphia is more than a one-horse town — it’s a two-zebra city. The streets of Philadelphia became a circus after two zebras broke loose and ran through the city. The zebras escaped from the ...