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Online game uncovers why tiger stripes work best in sunshine and tall grass

  • April 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Online game uncovers why tiger stripes work best in sunshine and tall grass
Scientists have used an online game to discover the secrets of animal camouflage—such as why tigers have stripes. The study, by the universities of Exeter and Bristol, reveals that high-contrast markings like tiger stripes are harder to see in sunshine, and in complex 3D habitats such as tall grass or forest undergrowth.

Originally published at Phys.org

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