Plains zebras have shiny coats that dissipate over 70% of incoming heat, and some scientists believe the stripes help the animals withstand intense solar radiation. The black and white stripes also act as camouflage called disruptive coloration that breaks up the outline of the body.

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Alfred Kikoti Elephant Research Scientist Kilimanjaro Heartland, Tanzania
Benson Lengalen African Wild Dog Researcher Samburu Heartland, Kenya
Bernard Kissui Lion Research Scientist Maasai Steppe Heartland, Tanzania
Eugène Rutagarama Director, International Gorilla Conservation Program Rwanda
Fiesta Warinwa Kilimanjaro Heartland Director Namanga, Kenya
Gosiame Neo-Mahupeleng Large Carnivore Research Scientist Kazungula Heartland, Botswana
Helen Gichohi, PhD President Nairobi, Kenya
James Kahurananga, PhD Program Director, Tanzania Arusha, Tanzania
Jef Dupain Congo Heartland Director Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Jimmiel Mandima Zambezi Heartland Director Kariba, Zimbabwe
Joanna Elliott Vice President for Program Design United Kingdom
Josephine Simon Community Conservation Officer and Gender Specialist Maasai Steppe Heartland, Tanzania
Nesbert Samu Kazungula Heartland Director Livingstone, Zambia
Patrick Bergin, PhD Chief Executive Officer Washington, DC
Paul Muoria, PhD Grevy’s Zebra Research Scientist Samburu Heartland, Kenya
Philip Muruthi, PhD Director of Conservation Science Nairobi, Kenya
Simon Munthali, PhD Regional Director for Southern Africa Johannesburg, South Africa
Steven Kiruswa, PhD Maasai Steppe Heartland Director Arusha, Tanzania
Valentin Omasombo W`Otoko Protected Area Manager Congo Heartland