Travel Tips

The Zebra belongs to the horse family. Its distinguishing marks are its unique black stripes, akin to the fingerprints on humans.

One of nature's great mysteries is why the Zebra has stripes. One theory is that the stripes help the zebra cool down. On hot days the black stripes get a lot hotter than the white area of the zebra and under the black stripes there are special layers of fat for protection. Hot air then rises off the black stripes forcing colder air down around the white areas thus cooling the zebra down. This, however is just a theory.

The stripes are also used as camouflage to confuse predators when zebras huddle in great numbers or mingle with herds of antelopes. The Zebra enjoys grazing the plains & savannahs during the day and sleeping during the night roaming in groups with one or two members acting as lookouts during the night.

I don't know why but I have the conviction that if I touch a real Zebra, it will bring me luck in life! (hey don't tell me that you don't have any crazy thoughts...)
I started to be fascinated by that beautiful creature in summer 2005 after one night, that was THE night for me. LOL yeah it's you I am talking about heehee!

They are so beautiful!
I am dying to go to Africa...I might go for my honeymoon!