What feature is mentioned as a possible camouflage tactic and heat regulation in animals?

• A. Zebra Strips
• B. Leopard Spots
• C. Tiger Stripes
• D. Giraffe Patches

Answer: (A)

Zebra stripes are commonly discussed as serving both camouflage and heat regulation. For camouflage, the bold, high-contrast pattern can break up the animal’s outline in grassy or sun-dappled environments and may create a motion-dazzle effect that makes it harder for predators to judge speed and distance as zebras move in a herd. For heat regulation, researchers have proposed that the alternating black and white patches could influence small-scale air flows or heat absorption to help cool the body, though this idea is still debated. Other patterns like spots on leopards, tiger stripes, or giraffe patches have their own camouflage advantages, but they’re not as widely linked to cooling in the same way. So the feature mentioned for both camouflage and potential heat regulation is the zebra stripes.