Just Zebra

The Zebra is a part of the horse family.either white with black stripes, or black with white stripes.

 

Zoologists believe that the stripes act as a camouflage mechanism. First, the vertical striping helps the zebra hide in grass. While seeming absurd at first glance considering that grass is neither white nor black, it is very effective against the zebra's main predator, the lion, which is color blind. A zebra standing still in tall grass may not be noticed at all by a lion and as zebras are herd animals their stripes's camouflage is by confusing the lion,a number of zebras standing or moving close together may appear as one large animal, making it more difficult for the lion to pick out any single zebra to attack. A herd of zebras scattering to avoid a predator will also represent to that predator a confused mass of vertical stripes travelling in multiple directions making it difficult for the predator to track an individual visually as it separates from its herdmates.

 

Stripes are also believed to play a role in social interactions, with slight variations of the pattern allowing the animals to distinguish between individuals.

 

A more recent theory, supported by experiment, posits that the disruptive coloration is also an effective means of confusing the visual system of the blood-sucking tsetse fly.Alternative theories include that the stripes coincide with fat patterning beneath the skin, serving as a thermoregulatory mechanism for the zebra, and that wounds sustained disrupt the striping pattern to clearly indicate the fitness of the animal to potential mates.

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Nice patterns, details. Very good!

very unique photograph, good framing and exposure and I liked the facts associated with the stripes.

Very interesting point of the view, nice effect of the B&W stripes, and perfect cropping too, Cherlyn, excellent capture for both!!! Best regards.

Excellent image!! Very clear and sharp and nice composition too! I doubley like the fact you included the blurb about zebras! So thank you for the image and the facts!

Marvellous composition!! Good details and interesting lighting.

Love this one too. Good composition, focus and sharpnes.

Beatiful image and great lesson of zoology. Are you a biologist? Microbiologists, as me, should be mostly interested in the tse-tse fly hypothesis, because its possible relationship to the african trypanosomiasis. Regards and congrats.

New and fresh realization of the subject. Excellent one.

Excelente imagen de gran belleza, perfecta luz, color y gran encuadre, saludos cordiales Cherlyn.

This is very well done Cherlyn. Lovely composition.

I think you are getting better and better all the time. Keep up the good work. The ones i encountered in the wild all had their rear ends pointed at me. I did get one good shot but I will have to find the slide.

Sooooo.... LOVING. Nice shot!!! Happy Birthday and more blessing coming your way.

Hi Cherlyn, I really love this one, it's such a loving and tender picture. Happy Birthday in order? All the best to you and hope you'll always be happy and healthy!

Excellent shot, Cherlyn: very nice effect!

A really beautiful composition, Cherlyn! Best regards, Ruud.

Masterpiece,beautifully done cherlyn,compliments

Nice capture, Cherlyn. The b&w version is great. Excellent composition, light and contrast. Beautiful scene. Regards!

I like me very much this photo, the DOF is very good, whaterver is beatiful, thanks for sharing. my best wishes forever, I hope more good photos like this. Guillermo

Wonderful "zebra crossing", Cherlyn. Great capture.

Excellent. very original. Composition is brilliant. Like it.

Thanks for coming to my Portfolio

Beautiful composition, Cristi

A real "worth the picture" zebra shot!

I like the color version. It's interesting that the one seems to be biting the other's back. The crop is well chosen, and the image very nicely composed. Good work, Cherlyn!