The First Time Ever Recorded, A Baby Zebra Is Born With Dots Instead Of Stripes

For the first time ever, a zebra baby is born with dots instead of stripes.

We’re in love, so call the doctor. What’s even cooler than a horse? An animal. What’s cuter than a zebra? A zebra cub. What’s even cuter? A baby zebra that doesn’t have stripes but has spots!

People all over the world are crazy about the sighting of a very rare polka dot baby zebra in Kenya. The cute animal has already won over many hearts, including ours, and pictures of it have gone viral. Also, the age-old question of whether zebras are black with white stripes or white with black stripes might finally be answered.

Some experts say that zebra stripes appear when the production of melanin is stopped. This means that the animal is probably black with white stripes and not the other way around.

The stripes on a zebra are for more than just looks. Live Science says they help the animals stay cool in the hot African weather. Some people also think that zebras’ stripes help them hide from possible attackers and keep them from getting bitten by flies that can spread disease.

Image credits: Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association

Some experts say that zebra stripes appear when the production of melanin is stopped. This means that the animal is probably black with white stripes and not the other way around.

The stripes on a zebra are for more than just looks. Live Science says they help the animals stay cool in the hot African weather. Some people also think that zebras’ stripes help them hide from possible attackers and keep them from getting bitten by flies that can spread disease.