Zebra Stripes and Camouflage Concepts

Doug discusses the fascinating nature of zebra stripes, questioning their purpose. While many animals use camouflage to blend in, zebra stripes seem to stand out. However, in a herd, these stripes can confuse predators like lions, making it difficult to single out one zebra. Scientists also suggest that stripes might help zebras recognize each other. The video concludes with a call for viewers to vote on the next topic.

What kind of animal mask did Doug mention he found?

• A lion

• A zebra

• A tiger

• A giraffe

What is the primary purpose of camouflage in animals?

• To attract mates

• To blend in with their surroundings

• To look more colorful

• To scare predators

Why do zebra stripes seem unusual as camouflage?

• They are black and white in a brown environment

• They are too colorful

• They are too small

• They are too large

How do zebra stripes help them in a herd?

• They make zebras invisible

• They confuse predators by blending zebras together

• They make zebras faster

• They make zebras louder

What challenge do lions face when hunting zebras in a herd?

• Zebras are too fast

• Zebras are too strong

• Zebras' stripes make it hard to single out one zebra

• Zebras are too loud

What is another possible reason for zebra stripes besides camouflage?

• To make zebras look bigger

• To keep zebras warm

• To attract insects

• To help zebras recognize each other

How might zebra stripes help baby zebras?

• By helping them recognize their parents

• By making them run faster

• By making them louder

• By making them invisible

What is the main question discussed in the video?

• Why do zebras have stripes?

• Why do zebras eat grass?

• Why do zebras run fast?

• Why do zebras live in Africa?

What are viewers encouraged to do at the end of the video?

• Draw a picture of a zebra

• Submit their own questions

• Vote on the next question to be answered

• Share the video with friends

Which of the following is NOT a question viewers can vote on for the next episode?

• How many people are on earth?

• How do they turn wood into paper?

• Why does it get dark at night?

• Why do zebras have stripes?