Those Surprising Striped Equines
A very recognizable animal is the zebra. If it did not have those characteristic stripes, they would probably be just another monochrome equine. Yes, they are of the biblical equine kind (Equidae family in secular taxonomy), and can breed with horses and other related animals. Those stripes sure are interesting.
Zebras gather in small harem groups with one male and several females, or they form associations with other critters. This is beneficial because the variety helps watch for predators. Evolutionists cannot adequately explain them. By the way, don't get a notion to saddle one of these bad boys up because they don't take kindly to domestication.
Not all are striped the same. Not only do zebras have individual stripe patterns, but they overall style of striping varies by the three main species. Some scientists try to earn their stripes (heh!) by determining the purpose for those exclusive equine markings, but most have failed. No, they don't hide zebras from lions and such, nor are they useful in socializing. There is one strong possibility, and you can read about that in the linked article.
Creationists generally believe that the artwork and cartoons of animals going on Noah's Ark that included modern zebras are incorrect. The original horse kind would have been loaded with genetic material that allowed for diversification.
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Not all are striped the same. Not only do zebras have individual stripe patterns, but they overall style of striping varies by the three main species. Some scientists try to earn their stripes (heh!) by determining the purpose for those exclusive equine markings, but most have failed. No, they don't hide zebras from lions and such, nor are they useful in socializing. There is one strong possibility, and you can read about that in the linked article.
Creationists generally believe that the artwork and cartoons of animals going on Noah's Ark that included modern zebras are incorrect. The original horse kind would have been loaded with genetic material that allowed for diversification.
I'm done horsing around. You can read the entire article by clicking on "Designer Stripes — Zebras and the truth of Genesis". Also, you may be interested in seeing untruths examined at "False Evidence for Horse Evolution".More than just fashionable horses, these iconic African mammals have captivated—and mystified—humans for millennia. In ancient Rome, the hippotigris (‘horse tiger’) thrilled crowds at circuses. In the nineteenth century, humans attempted, not very successfully, to tame zebras for being ridden with saddles and for pulling carriages. And to this day, zebras continue to surprise the scientists who study them. Ironically, one of the most puzzling things about zebras is the very feature that makes them so outstanding—those unforgettable stripes.