Zebra Stripes Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a species of zebra?

• Mountain zebra

• Grevy's zebra

• Savannah zebra

• Plains zebra

What is the primary reason experts initially believed zebras have stripes?

• To camouflage from predators

• To attract mates

• To mark territory

• To regulate body temperature

Why is the camouflage theory for zebra stripes considered less likely today?

• Zebras are nocturnal animals

• Zebras live in forests, not grasslands

• Lions are not colorblind

• Zebra stripes are more about temperature regulation

How do zebra stripes help in regulating their body temperature?

• By absorbing moisture

• By storing water

• By creating airflow differences

• By reflecting sunlight

What is the relationship between the number of stripes on a zebra and its environment?

• Fewer stripes in hotter climates

• No correlation between stripes and climate

• More stripes in hotter climates

• More stripes in colder climates