2007-06-19 06:50:08 · 16 answers · asked by wally 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
It seems that alot of people ask this question.
The answer is white with black stripes
If you look at this picture you'll see that its belly is mostly white
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In reality its skin is actually gray only its hair is black and white
2007-06-19 06:58:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to this question comes down to perspective. Many zoologists would say that a zebra is white because its stripes end towards the belly and the belly is mostly white. Others would say that a zebra is black because if you shaved all the fur off a zebra the skin is mostly black. So it really depends on how you want to look at it
2007-06-19 13:58:55 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ Rachel The Great ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White with black stripes.
2007-06-19 13:54:28 · answer #3 · answered by comicfreak33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to this is, is really that zebras are black with white stripes.... dont believe me go here...
2007-06-19 22:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As their stomachs are predominantly white, their stripes therefore, are black on white... The reason for their unique colouration is for defence against predators. When zebras are grouped in a herd and then spooked, their stripes confuse the outline of individual animals against one another making it difficult for predators to single out a specific zebra to target
2007-06-19 14:14:41 · answer #5 · answered by EZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zebras are black with white stripes,I saw a t.v. documentary a long time ago and it showed a freak, white with black stripes,this is the honest truth,I wish I had a pound for every time I have been ribbed for saying this,but it is the honest truth !!!
2007-06-19 15:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black stripes on white. (white with black stripes)
2007-06-19 15:54:45 · answer #7 · answered by AyK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White with black stripes - and despite their striking appearance, game wardens would rather count anything than zebras.
Zebras stand close together and it is hard to see where one finishes and another begins... a ruse that can confuse predators too!
2007-06-19 14:06:07 · answer #8 · answered by franja 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
white with black stripes
2007-06-19 13:58:19 · answer #9 · answered by MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are black and white with no stripes.
2007-06-19 13:58:43 · answer #10 · answered by William R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pattern of the stripes is unique to each zebra.
2007-06-19 14:29:52 · answer #11 · answered by mermaid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋