Ngorongoro Camo Zebras

This zebra is preparing to jump. We have completely stopped the car to enjoy the episode. There are several other zebras behind this one waiting for their turn.


The zebra, unlike most animals, cannot trust its hide coloring for protection against the probing eyes of the predators. The zebra's defense lays in numbers. The black and white stripes, easily visible against a green background, may distract the predator, make it difficult to single out an individual member from the pack, especially when the pack is on the run.