Zebra are closely related to the domesticated horse, sharing a genus (Equus) and a common ancestor. They stand nearly five feet at the shoulder, live in small family groups or herds, are sociable ...

People often mistakenly believe zebras can be raised like horses, but they aren't domesticated like horses. And when pushed, zebras can actually be quite dangerous. You also can't ride a zebra ...

“We found that painting zebra-like stripes on domesticated cows can decrease the incidence of biting flies landing on individuals by 50%,” the researchers reported in the conclusion.