Editor's Den

Raghul Patteri

Editor

Perhaps one of the most distinctive-looking and easily recognized animals on the planet, the Zebra is synonymous with stripes inspiring names like the Zebra crossing.

It is fascinating to know that the pattern of the stripes is unique to each individual, much like a human fingerprint. There are many stories and theories behind the evolution of these stripes.

Zebras are very important in the ecology of Africa, being abundant prey for big cats. Even the Nile crocodile has developed a taste for the Zebra. Zebras belong to the same family as horses and asses, but they have never been truly domesticated. There are three sub-species of the Zebra existing today, and they can be found in eastern and southern Africa.

Join us in this edition of PT Aware and let Dr. Peter Hudson take you through the fascinating life and biology of the Zebra. Being a frequent explorer of Africa, Peter has studied their behaviour and photographed them extensively. Learn about the threats faced by the Zebra and the impacts of human development on their population.

As usual PT Aware brings yet another Species to you. We marry the most intriguing scientific facts with the most beautiful photographs to give you an interesting read. Our thanks to all the skilled photographers whose mesmerizing photographs adorn this article.

Our next article will chronicle the Grizzly bear. Please be ready with your Grizzly bear photographs.

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