Netizens were taken aback when they watched the video, and some even expressed fear over its survival.
A rare albino zebra has been seen in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. In a video uploaded by the park on Instagram, the filly Ndasiata is seen running around in a field without the black and white stripes that the species is known for. While there are a few minor black and white stripes on the foal’s neck, head, and torso, the remainder of its body is covered in white fur. In the footage, it is seen walking through a field with another zebra.
“A baby zebra with albinism named “Ndasiata” is still roaming the Serengeti plains!” the caption reads. Serengeti national park, the Instagram handle, posted the video two days ago.
Netizens were taken aback when they saw the video, and some even expressed fear over its survival. “Amazing excellent work this is really lovely would really love to see itc,” one user said.
According to The Daily Mail, the uncommon zebra is eight months old and was sighted in the national park’s eastern section with a herd.
Scientists have proposed numerous explanations for the occurrence of stripes in zebras. According to one theory, the stripes produce an optical illusion that helps zebras hide from predators. Another idea holds that the stripes aid in the animals’ ability to control their body temperature.
A 2019 study proposed that the stripes create an optical illusion for blood-sucking flies and other parasites, stopping them from attacking. Meanwhile, another theory proposes that the stripes, like human fingerprints, differentiate one zebra from another.
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