2007-01-20 12:46:43 · 4 answers · asked by u_rock_my_socs 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Among the three species, the common (or plains) zebra has 26 stripes per side, the mountain zebra has 43 stripes per side, and the Grevy's zebra has 80 stripes per side.
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2007-01-20 15:07:43 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly, I agree. It varies. No two zebras are alike, just as no two snowflakes are alike. I mean I'm sure they've figured up an average, just as how many hairs does the average human being have, but there is no set amount of stripes.
2007-01-20 12:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by mhiaa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends stripes are a zebras finger print
2007-01-20 12:50:10 · answer #3 · answered by ur name here 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is variable to zebra to zebra.
2007-01-20 16:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by pooja g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dang it, I can't get him to stand still
long enough to count.
2007-01-20 12:53:45 · answer #5 · answered by kyle.keyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋