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Equidae
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 Zebras
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 Zèbres |
 Cebra |
| Zebras are black or dark animals with white stripes and their bellies have a large white blotch for camouflage purposes. The stripes are typically vertical on the head, neck, forequarters, and main body, with horizontal stripes at the rear and on the legs of the animal. Some zoologists believe that the stripes act as a camouflage mechanism. Stripes are also believed to play a role in sexual attractions, with slight variations of the pattern allowing the animals to distinguish between individuals. |
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