We believe that the stripes show what rank the zebra's are. This is what we think. Our research in the library confirmed our opinion that not all zebra stripes are alike. Stripes are used to confuse the zebra's predator by creating a disruptive pattern when the herd runs. There may be some social reason for stripes of a zebra.
Individual zebras have individual stripe patterns.
Our class thinks that zebras all look slightly different. Each family member might bear some resemblance, but like twins, each is slightly different. We also think that males and females might have different stripes so they can tell each other apart easier. The Thunderbolts from Jackson Middle School. We think the stripes are alike in that they may be the same color for the same type of zebras.