The plains zebra has many adaptations that help it survive in the African savannah. One of the zebra's most obvious adaptations is its black and white stripes. This is a structural adaptation. Every zebra is born with these stripes, which serve several purposes. Most importantly, each zebra has a unique stripe pattern. Since zebras tend to stay together in herds, the different stripe patterns are used as "dazzle" camouflage. This type of camouflage confuses the predator and prevents it from focusing on specific prey. Zebras move through the herd zigzagging, dazzling the predator. Nocturnal predators also cannot distinguish the outlines of a zebra, confused by the stripes. Blood-sucking insects are also deceived by this. This adaptation is used for hiding, as zebras have nowhere to hide in the vast, flat savannahs. The anatomical adaptations of the zebra are the legs and the hooves. Its legs are specially designed to be thin but very strong. It has simple toes protected by the hoof. The hooves are also well constructed and very hard, so the zebra is not affected by any contact. ...