DAVIS, Calif. (KGO) -- Scientists at University of California, Davis say they've solved one of nature's most troubling riddles -- why zebras have black and white stripes. The scientists say that ...

A zebra foal named Tira drew immediate attention in Kenya’s Maasai Mara when he showed up with white spots instead of stripes. The pattern isn’t a trick of the light or a research tag—it’s a rare ...

There’s fierce competition in the wild, but you're more likely to see lions face off with panthers on the gridiron than in the great outdoors. So why do zebras masquerade as NFL referees in the wild?

The scientists say that biting flies are the evolutionary driver for zebra stripes. They analyzed several theories for the stripes, including camouflage, social function and heat management. But in ...