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Das Zebra. 6ter Jahrgang Tab. XLII.
| Article ID | DT1012 |
Title | Das Zebra. 6ter Jahrgang Tab. XLII. |
Description | Illustration of a zebra. |
| Year | ca. 1845 |
Artist | Anonymus |
Historical Description | The zebra is a herbivorous mammal that, like the horse, belongs to the equidae family. Zebras , which are common in the eastern and southern regions of Africa , are clearly distinguished from other members of the family by their black or reddish-brown stripes, which alternate with light, white or yellowish stripes that are vertical on the forequarters and often tend to be horizontal on the hindquarters of the animal. According to some theories, the stripes would help the zebras stay united in a herd and confuse predators such as lions and hyenas, which have limited vision, especially during the day, as they are unable to distinguish all the colors of the savannah. Finally, research from the University of Bristol has succeeded in showing that the function of these stripes is to protect zebras from insects (especially horseflies) that suck blood and transmit deadly diseases such as African horse sickness. |
| Place of Publication | Germany |
| Dimensions (cm) | 16 x 18,5 cm |
| Condition | Some browning |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Lithography |
Reproduction:
18.00 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )