Scientists painted zebra stripes on cows, and biting flies almost disappeared, offering a remarkable clue to one of nature's greatest mysteries

Scientists painted black cows with white stripes to test fly deterrence. Striped cattle attracted about half as many biting ...
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Zebra’s stripes are a no fly zone for flies

Zebras are famous for their contrasting black and white stripes – but until very recently no one really knew why they sport their unusual striped pattern. It’s a question that’s been discussed as far ...