Why Do Zebra’s Have Stripes?

Well the first week is complete and what an enjoyable week it was. We spent the first day getting to each other and learning the ways of the camp. Our course outline was given which is going to be very hectic and crammed packed but tons of fun by the looks of it.

Wednesday we went on our first game drive and I couldn’t believe all the animals we saw. Here is just a short list: Giraffe, Hippo, Baboon, Zebra, Jackal, Warthog, Wildebeest, Vultures, Storks, Eagles and at night we saw Hyena cubs. So cute!

Thursday was spent shopping for uniforms and registering for a learner’s license. Yes I have to take my learners all over again. I think that’s for the best since they have so many other road signs and they drive on the wrong (left) side of the road. Friday was first aid where we had to treat each other for snakebites, broken arms, chocking, do CPR and all that fun stuff. Even First Aid is more fun here than at home. I learned of some many more ways that I could die from things I didn’t even think about.

Saturday we went to the local lodge for drinks and food where I taught the other students how to two-step and line dance with the basic moves that I know. Everyone seemed to think I was so smart if they only knew how bad I really was.

The food so far has been excellent and I don’t think I have eaten anything strange but I haven’t asked. Don’t really want to know.

So why do Zebras have stripes?
Some theories:
•Camouflage, predators don’t know where in Zebra ends and another begins
•To act as air conditioning with the heat from the black and the cool from the white
•To confuse insects who would land on them. The stripes confuse the depth perception.