I think zebras are fascinating animals. Have you ever wondered why zebras have stripes? As improbable as this may sound, it is a form of camouflage. Zebras are very vulnerable to predators. Zebras don’t have claws; they don’t have sharp teeth; and they can’t run very fast. Zebras travel in herds, and their stripes make it difficult for lions and other predators to focus an attack on an individual member of the herd. The herd looks like a moving blur. I don’t know of any other animal that uses this method of camouflage. Take a look at the photo below. Which of the zebras in this photo is looking at the camera?