A cow's days of fly-shooting and hoof-stomping may be coming to an end. According to researchers, all it takes to repel pests is a fresh coat of paint. According to a new study published in PLOS One, black cows painted to look like zebras are nearly 50% less likely to suffer from pesky horse fly bites. Six cows were given black-and-white stripes, black stripes, and no … [Read more...] about Cows Painted To Look Like Zebras Repel Flies Better Than Plain-Coated Cows
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Conservationists Wear Special Suits to Care for Baby Zebras
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (which has 40 years of pioneering expertise in Kenya and Africa) just rescued a newborn zebra called Diria. They said that she had lost her mother when lions attacked her. Aime (shelter representative) claimed that they generally update the circumstances of the animals they care for on their official Facebook account: "At this moment, we … [Read more...] about Conservationists Wear Special Suits to Care for Baby Zebras