Why do Zebras have stripes? Scientists make staggering discovery that changes EVERYTHING

And now, researchers think the stripes protect the zebras from thwarting biting fly attacks.

Mr Caro said of the theories: “Only the last stands up to scrutiny. 

“Most biologists involved with research on mammal colouration accept that this is the reason that zebras have stripes.”

Zebras roam Africa’s savannahs and occur in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, woodlands, thorny scrublands, mountains and coastal hills.

In the horse species’ natural habitat, African horse flies can also be found.