Mystery of zebra stripes revealed | Science News | Scoop.it
From www.thestatecolumn.com - February 10, 2012 1:56 PM

For years, scientists have asked themselves why zebras have stripes. Many have speculated that they are a defense against predators such as lions. However, it appears that the mystery of zebra stripes has finally been solved and that the true purpose of zebra stripes is to repel horseflies.