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by Bonny Puckett
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Bonny Puckett
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The stripes on each Grevy's zebra are distinctive and unique like a human fingerprint. Because of this scientists are able to use computer technology to scan photographs of zebras to analyze their stripe patterns just like a barcode allowing them to more effectively identify and track individuals.
The Grevy's zebra is an endangered species. They are threatened by natural predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas and leopards. They are also threatened by loss of habitat. In addition humans continue to illegally hunt and kill zebras despite laws protecting them in both Kenya and Ethiopia where the majority of them live. Since the 1970's their population is believed to have decreased by nearly 75% from 15,000 down to approximately 2,800.
The Grevy's Zebra pictured in this photograph currently lives in captivity at the San Diego Zoo, in San Diego, California. The zoo partners with the Grevy's Zebra Trust to help with conservation efforts and has had some success in conservation with more than 128 Grevy's Zebras born at the zoo.
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August 5th, 2022
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Nancy Carol Photography
Well done! .... and thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "July Aug Sept 2022 Features."
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “The Gray Scale Outdoors” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Congratulations, your wonderful image has been featured in The Art Workshop Group -- thanks for sharing it with us! Please feel free to add it to the most recent Feature Archive in the Discussion section (using the "embed" link on your image page). Also, if you like, please find your category in the discussion forums and embed/post the image and discuss your methods for our learning community!!!
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