Though it may seem like we’ve got it all figured out, there are still plenty of wonderful mysteries left in the world. While we may never know the meaning of life, or how the Earth was formed, we now ...

Research suggests zebras may use stripes for temperature regulation. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- A gangrene-inducing bite in Africa, 40 years of curiosity, and backyard ...

Why does a zebra have stripes? People who live near the African animals have probably been asking that question for quite a long time. Since the 1800s, scientists have come up with four main ...

Where did zebras get their stripes? The answer to that is evolution, but that is a general answer for how any organism has the traits it has. A better question would be: "Why does a zebra have stripes ...

How did the zebra get its stripes? One African account says the animal donned a tight black suit that quickly ripped, revealing the pale skin beneath. But a story by Kipling credits the stripes to the ...

A drawing by Sheila Girling, wildlife biologist Tim Caro's mother, in Caro's new book, 'Zebra Stripes.' (Sheila Girling/illustration) The distinct black and white stripes of zebras capture people’s ...

Zebras' thick, black stripes may have evolved to help these iconic creatures stay cool in the midday African heat, a new study suggests. Many African animals sport some stripes on their bodies, but ...

Zebras are famous for their contrasting black and white stripes—but until very recently no one really knew why they sport their unusual striped pattern. It's a question that's been discussed as far ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. In this undated photo issued by University of Bristol, England, showing a ...

Scientists say they are closer to knowing how, or rather why, the zebra got its stripes. It's an answer that would impress even Rudyard Kipling. Staying in Africa for a moment - do you ever see a ...