Animals

How many stripes does a zebra have on average?

300

Background

A zebra has about 300 stripes on its body on average. Every zebra has its own pattern, a bit like a fingerprint. The stripes keep flies away and confuse predators during an attack. Scientists are still debating the exact purpose.

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