In this Tiny Expedition, we start with an age-old question. Are zebras white with black stripes or black with white stripes? Greg Barsh, MD, PhD, is the resident expert on animal morphology at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, and he has a definitive answer. "Zebras are black with white stripes." How is he so sure? Barsh explains, "The reason we know that is…some of the.. The question of whether zebras are white with black stripes or black with white stripes might seem like the set-up for a classic joke like this one: Q: What's black and white and red all over? A: A zebra with a sunburn! But this question is no joke, because it actually does have an answer: zebras are black with white stripes. At first glance, it may appear the opposite is true—after all.
A zebra is black with white stripes. Each zebra has a unique pattern of stripes. Zebras are fascinating creatures that capture attention with their striking appearance. Their black and white stripes not only serve as camouflage but also help in social bonding and predator avoidance. Native to Africa, zebras live in various habitats, including savannas and grasslands.. Zebra species differ in social behaviour, with plains and mountain zebra living in stable harems consisting of an adult male or stallion, several adult females or mares, and their young or foals; while Grévy's zebra live alone or in loosely associated herds.