Zebras are cooler than you think

If you're like me and didn't grow up in Africa, you might have thought zebras were just a group of horses with some interesting stripes. Although there are similarities between zebras and horses (they're both equines), there are also many differences that make these animals unique. Plus, the zebra's stripes may be a built-in bug repellant! In this article, we'll look at some of those cool facts about zebras that will make you want to learn more about these amazing animals.

Zebras can run fast.

You may think the zebra is a slow animal, but you'd be wrong. The zebra can reach speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h). In fact, it's the fastest of all equids by far. Zebras are also good jumpers and have been known to jump over 10 feet (3 meters). Not only are they speedy animals; they're also endurance athletes as well! They can run long distances at high speeds without tiring out—a trait that makes them ideal for the wild horse races held in some countries where zebras live today.

Zebras have unique stripes.

Even if you're not an expert on zebras, you might have heard that their stripes help them blend in with the grassland where they live. But did you know that the stripes are unique to each zebra? They're also unique to each zebra's DNA (or genetic makeup). And they're even unique to each zebra's ancestry.

That means that if a zebra has more stripes than another, it doesn't necessarily mean that it's larger or stronger than its peers—it just means it comes from a line of zebras with more distinctive markings.

You can see this sort of thing happening in real life: When two horses breed, their offspring will inherit traits from both parents (the father's genes and the mother's). The same is true for other animals like cats and dogs!

The zebra's stripes may be a built-in bug repellant.

The zebra's stripes may be a built-in bug repellant.

Zebra coats are naturally infused with pungent chemicals that repel insects and other pests, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications in 2015. The researchers suggest that these compounds help the animals avoid being bitten by bloodsucking creatures such as ticks and flies while they're grazing on grasses.

The stripes may also help zebras to camouflage themselves in their natural habitat—the grassy plains of Africa—and keep them warm during the day when it's hot out, which could lead to sunburn or heatstroke if they don't find shade quickly enough.

The zebra is an African animal.

The zebra is an African animal. It lives in a habitat called the savanna, which is a type of grassland that consists of tall grasses and trees. The plains are another type of grassland that is found in Africa, where zebras live. Zebras eat grasses from this habitat to survive and avoid predators like lions, hyenas and crocodiles!

Zebras have three species and six subspecies.

As you probably know, there are three species of zebra: the mountain zebra, the plains zebra and the Grévy's zebra. The mountain zebra is by far the smallest—a mature male stands about 39 inches at their shoulders—but they're also one of the most reclusive and least studied animals on Earth. The plains zebra has a tan-and-white coat pattern that makes them easier to spot in grasslands. And finally there’s Grévy's zebras: They can grow up to 6 feet tall at their shoulders and weigh as much as 1,600 pounds!

Each species belongs to one or more subspecies (sometimes called geographical races), which vary slightly from each other based on factors such as habitat type and climate conditions. For example, southern zebras live in savannahs throughout southern Africa; northern zebras live in savannahs north of Zambia; Hartmann's zebras prefer rocky areas like mountainsides; etcetera.

There are a lot of zebras in Africa - the population is estimated at 1.3 million.

You might think there are a lot of zebras in Africa, but the population is not well known. Estimates vary from one million to 1.5 million or even more than two million. There have been some declines due to poaching and habitat loss, but overall the population seems to be increasing.

Zebras are herbivores (plant eaters). Their diet consists primarily of grasses, but they also enjoy fruit, leaves, bark and buds.

Did you know that zebras are herbivores? Their diet consists primarily of grasses, but they also enjoy fruit, leaves, bark and buds. They need all of these nutrients to stay healthy. Zebras are native to Africa and have black and white stripes which help them blend in with their surroundings so that predators can't see them easily.

Unfortunately for zebras, humans have been taking over their habitat for years now. This means there aren't many places left for them to live freely anymore—and even if there were many places still available for them to roam around in peace without any human interference whatsoever... well... you probably wouldn't want your backyard filled with wild animals anyway!

The bright side is that zoos all over the world take good care of these beautiful creatures by providing adequate shelter from harsh weather conditions (like heat waves), enough food sources on a daily basis that don't include humans or livestock (which aren't very tasty anyways), plenty of shade during hot summer months when temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 C), lots of water throughout each day just like any normal person needs water every single day too—and tons more stuff besides!

Zebras are cool animals with a lot of interesting things about them.

Zebra facts are interesting and fun to learn about. From their unique stripes, to their graceful movement, zebra facts are all around you if you just look for them.

Here are some of the things that make zebras cool:

• They have unique stripes that help them blend into their environment. When they're moving around in herds at night, it's difficult for predators to pick out one zebra from another without stepping on them!
• They move gracefully through tall grasses with little effort and can run up to 50 miles per hour—that's faster than some cars!
• Zebras don't need a lot of water; they get enough moisture from food sources alone because they eat plants with high water content like leaves and grasses (and they love apples too). So if you ever find yourself stranded in a desert climate like Egypt or Australia...you'll be fine because there will still be plenty of food available nearby which will keep your body well hydrated enough until rescue arrives!"

Conclusion

We hope you’ve learned something about zebras today. These animals are cool, and we think that everyone should know a little more about them! So if you ever see one of these striped beasts running around in your backyard or at the zoo, don’t just pass it by—stop and take some time to appreciate the beauty of nature.