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Zebra

Zebra isthe only hoofed mammal who has the most distinctive coat on its body. Thestripes on the coat are as unique as fingerprints in humans, because no twozebras have these stripes exactly alike, although each of the three species hasits own general pattern. The stripeson zebra, the scientists assert, are as some form of camouflage. The patternsmay make it difficult for predators to identify a single animal from a runningherd and distort distance at dawn and dusk. Also because of their uniqueness,stripes may also help zebras recognize one another. Zebras are social animalsthat are accustomed to living in herds. They graze together, primarily ongrasslands. Zebras of plains are the most common species. They live in smallfamily groups consisting of a stallion male, several females, and their young.These units may combine with others to form splendid herds but family memberswill remain close within the herd.  Zebras areconstantly aware of lions and hyenas. Some zebras within a herd remain alert todanger. If a zebra is attacked, the other members of its family willimmediately come to its defense, attempting to drive off predators and byencircling the wounded zebra.

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