Plains zebras have shiny coats that dissipate over 70% of incoming heat, and some scientists believe the stripes help the animals withstand intense solar radiation. The black and white stripes also act as camouflage called disruptive coloration that breaks up the outline of the body.

Plight of DRC Gorillas: A Crisis Within a Crisis, Says the New York Times
Nov 18, 2008

NYT; BULENGO, Congo--Jean-Marie Serundori wakes up every morning with gorillas on his mind.

But Mr. Serundori, a Congolese wildlife ranger entrusted with protecting some of the most majestic — and most endangered — animals on the planet, is far from the broad-backed mountain gorillas he loves.

Instead, he is stuck in a wet and filthy camp for internally displaced people....

To read the full NYT article, click here.

To learn about AWF’s work to protect the highly endangered mountain gorilla, click here.





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