The surprising reason zebras have stripes - Cella Wright
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Zebras belong to the same equine family as horses and donkeys. After their lineage entered Africa, they evolved into three zebra species, lived in social herds, grazed on grasses, and evaded fierce predators. One mystery that has perplexed prominent scientists for decades is the matter of their coats: why are they striped? Cella Wright digs into the common theories about the unique patterning.
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Meet The Creators
- Script Writer
- Cella Wright
- Director
- Sharon Colman
- Narrator
- Addison Anderson
- Composer
- Jarrett Farkas
- Sound Designer
- Weston Fonger, Sound Goods
