Savanna and Grassland Biomes

Question 10 • Environmental Science A

What physical and behavioral adaptations do zebras have that help them evade predators?

Answer

live in families and travel in large numbers for protection; bunch together to confuse the predator with their stripes or run away at speeds up to 40 m.p.h;.sharp teeth and strong hoofs to defend themselves

live solitary lives unless feeding when they bunch together for protection; short legs and necks so predators have harder time holding on when attacked; stripes so they blend in with their surroundings

live in families and travel in large numbers for protection; sharp teeth for defense; develop stripes as they mature to better blend in with the herd because they are provided less protection from their parents

feed primarily at night for safety from predators; scatter to feed so predators have a harder time finding them; long necks to see over tall grasses and spot predators before they get too close

Explanation

Zebras use both group behavior and physical traits to evade predators. They travel in family groups or herds, and when they bunch together, their stripes can make it harder for a predator to single out one zebra; they can also run at speeds of up to 40 m.p.h. Sharp teeth and strong hooves can help them defend themselves. This matches choice A.

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