The Early Death Signs of Disappearing Zebra Stripes
Close A recent study published in the journal Molecular Ecology affirms that unusual stripes and spots could spell trouble for zebras. The author of the study, Brenda Larison expresses fear that the instance of unusual spotted or blonde zebras could be a sign of diminishing genetic health among the animals (Photo : Peter Holmes) Minor inconsistencies in the physical appearance of wild animals is normal. It occurs every now and then. But nature brings forth unique and sometimes rare deviations from the usual. Two dwarf giraffes from geographically isolated locations were identified in 2020...