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Animals of the Serengeti: Zebras

The Serengeti is diverse ecosystem covering 12,000 miles in Tanzania and Kenya. Its animal population is one of the world’s most astounding, including those painted horses, zebras.

A zebra’s stripes may seem to stand out like a sore thumb, but at night, they be just the right pattern for keeping lions at bay. Find out why the zebra is invisible at night.

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