What do scientists think is the primary function of zebra stripes?
A To make them look thinner
B To repel insects
C To identify individuals
In recent years, researchers have found that the high-contrast patterns of zebra stripes seem to confuse horseflies as they approach zebras, causing them to veer away or bounce off. Horseflies in Africa carry diseases that can be lethal to zebras, so the stripes do a lot more than just make them look fancy.
The correct answer is To repel insects.