The zebra - a flaw in the theory of evolution?

[tartanwiz]

If natural selection dictates the survival of the fittest and that species evolve according to survival, how do we explain the zebra? Not exactly camouflaged, is it? In fact, its coat advertises 'Here I am Mr Lion. Come and eat me'.

[SC00BY]

I vaguely remember something from school about black and white being quite goog camouflage against long grass, combined with the heat haze in very hot places?

also are lions colourblind? in which case it wouldnt matter if the stripes were black and white or pink and green!!

[Sequin]

Have a look at this article - it will explain it all to you

http://www.guardian.co.uk/online/science/story/0,12450,8 75200,00.html

[Loosehead]

The zebra's evolutionary survival is not based on camoflage but on strength in numbers.

[Noweia]

Also, once they're found, it's hard to keep track of where one stampeding zebra's back ends and the head of the next one begins, so it's harder for predators to take aim.

[EssJay1]

Noweia - a bit like strobe lighting, do you mean?

[tartanwiz]

Thanks for your answers - makes sense now.

[curragh]

when lots go together, light does something so they are difficult to see