Eyes And Stripes Squared
by Jennie Breeze
Title
Eyes And Stripes Squared
Artist
Jennie Breeze
Medium
Photograph - Original Img_1497
Description
The stripe pattern of a Grevy's zebra is as distinctive as human fingerprints. It is also the most important adaptation for its survival, as movements of stripes within the herd are very confusing to a predator. The L.A. Zoo participates in Species Survival Plan efforts to preserve the Grevy's zebra. They are herbivorous, primarily feeding on the stems and leaves of the taller grass and browse on shrubs and trees. The Grevy is the largest of the wild equids, with the males five feet tall at the shoulders and weighing as much as 900 pounds. Females are about 10% smaller. They have a larger head than the other zebra species, with a thick, erect mane and short, tufted hair at the tip of the tail. The underbelly is white. The voice of the zebra is quite different than that of a horse, consisting of a series of loud yelping barks and long drawn out grunts, divided by shrill whistles. Males are solitary, while females come and go. Breeding and birthing occurs throughout the year. When a foal is born, the mother will walk around her newborn so it will see only her stripe pattern. This allows imprinting to occur. If a foal loses its mother, no other female will adopt it. Foals will remain with their mothers for two to three years until they reach sexual maturity. The Grevy's life span is about 18 years.
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March 8th, 2015
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Comments (25)
Jennie Breeze
Thanks Barbie! Always appreciate being recognized in your 1 WEEKLY - ALL STARS art group.
Emmy Vickers
Ooops, I added tweeted below, but I see you do not wish this to be tweeted, therefore it was not. I did add to my favorites though. Fabulous capture!
Emmy Vickers
Forgot to say congratulations on your feature in 1 Weekly - All Starz! Well deserved! L.
Emmy Vickers
Wow Jennie, what an incredible and unique capture! Great creativity on the title. Details are great! Love those amazing eyelashes. Stunning! this would be great in living rooms, dens, and hotels. Love it love it!!! L/Fave/Tweeted.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thanks John! Always a pleasure being featured in your Fine Art America Group IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU!
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
A cool abstract image Jennie! We added our Like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Congratulations, Your gorgeous image has been Featured on "Fuzzy Warm and Soft!"
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thanks Phyllis! Appreciate the feature in your FUZZY WARM AND SOFT art group.
Bob and Nadine Johnston
Magic Is Believing in Yourself. If you can do that, You can make anything happen.... Congratulations, ARTISTS NEWS has Published this Unique Artwork in -The Internet Weekly... Artist News - http://paper.li/f-1343723559# --- If you go to the paper, click SHARE, you can Tweet, Facebook, or even Email a copy to Friends, Relatives and others, so they can see the Publication in the ARTIST NEWS. It's one of our FAVORITES today...
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