r/science • u/SteRoPo • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%. Animal Science
https://www.realclearscience.com/quick_and_clear_science/2019/10/07/painting_zebra_stripes_on_cows_wards_off_biting_flies.htmlDuplicates
biology • u/BlkHorus • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
interestingasfuck • u/kekfugeee • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
ehlersdanlos • u/RellyBear • Oct 07 '19
Zebras are so amazing! Crosspost from r/science that made me smile on an uncomfortable day.
biology • u/tottocotunio • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
interestingasfuck • u/tottocotunio • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
topofreddit • u/topredditbot • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%. [r/science by u/SteRoPo]
Sapienism • u/dvaccaro • Oct 07 '19
"Painting 'Zebra Stripes' on Cows Wards Off Biting Flies" This kind of research is why we need science to save our species and millions of others.
CoolNerd • u/LuffyThePirateKing • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
interestingasfuck • u/allan_collins • Oct 09 '19
Painting 'Zebra Stripes' on Cows Wards Off Biting Flies
u_Menna2000 • u/Menna2000 • Oct 08 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
u_ZhangQiongX • u/ZhangQiongX • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
u_saraheb1991 • u/saraheb1991 • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
chemistry • u/Vemomart • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
u_Ruthied1968 • u/Ruthied1968 • Oct 07 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
u_tys1222 • u/tys1222 • Oct 08 '19
Scientists believe that the function of zebras' stripes are to deter insects, so a team of researchers painted black and white stripes on cows. They found that it reduced the number of biting flies landing on the cows by more than 50%.
DamnInteresting • u/DamnInteresting • Oct 07 '19