Earning their stripes ; Funny looking 'zebras' dedicated to ensuring safe...

Albuquerque Journal;  October 3, 2008 ;   Patricia Gabbett Snow For the Journal;   756 words ......systematically. In their eye-catching outfits, the zebras -- formally known as launch directors...concentration and dedication," he says. Nearly 70 zebras roam the field each morning, clearing...communication is visual communication." When the zebras blast their whistles, cheers erupt and...

STRIPES PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE FOR ZEBRAS.(TRIAD/STATE)

The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC);  November 12, 2000 ;     478 words ......EXHIBITS THREE BURCHELL'S, OR PLAINS, ZEBRAS, THE MOST COMMON OF THE THREE ZEBRA SPECIES...DIFFERENTIATE THE THREE SPECIES. PLAINS ZEBRAS ARE FOUND PRIMARILY IN PROTECTED AREAS...RESERVES FROM KENYA SOUTH TO THE CAPE. ZEBRAS BELONG TO THE FAMILY EQUIDAE, ALONG WITH...

Soccer: Zebras face potent Irish offense: Bishop McGuinness soccer stars...

Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK);  May 11, 2007 ;     335 words ......championship. But to win that title, the Zebras must overcome a team that has two of the...has scored more goals than the 17 the Zebras have allowed in 16 matches. Perry, also...with 25 assists. Slowing them will be the Zebras' first priority in Friday's 8 p.m. 5A...

Zebras changed to stripes for a good reason - survival

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  May 14, 2001 ;   KATHY WOLLARD;   519 words ...How Come? Zebras changed to stripes for a good reason - survival...Angeles Times Syndicate Monday, May 14, 2001 "Why do zebras have stripes?" Stephanie from Massachusetts asks via e-mail. Zebras are the impossible animal. A lone zebra stands...

Two Rare Zebras Succumb to Cold

The Washington Post;  February 26, 2000 ;   Philip P. Pan;   653 words ...Two young zebras of an endangered species died at National...officials said yesterday. One of the zebras, a 1-year-old male from the Detroit Zoo...susceptible to the cold, because two other young zebras at the zoo survived without health problems...

Exotic animal park closes, sells amels, zebras, llamas, atbp.(Society)

Manila Bulletin;  October 18, 2006 ;     493 words ......wares Friday, including animals such as zebras, camels and water buffalos and more commonplace...dusty field, neighboring pens held camels, zebras, ostriches, water buffalo, elk and llamas...euro239) and $450 (euro359) each. Three zebras went for $1,750 (euro1,394.42) to $3,100...

Grave times for Grevy's zebras

Natural History;  March 1, 1998 ;   Williams, Stuart D; Ginsberg, Joshua R;   787 words ......from which all modern horses, asses, and zebras evolvedand most closely resembles the...and Eritrea, perhaps only 500 Grevy's zebras survive, and those are found in and around...the complex interactions between Grevy's zebras and livestock. In northern Kenya, Grevy...

Not Your Average Horse; Breeders Say Temperamental Zebras Need More Care...

The Washington Post;  June 18, 2006 ;   Doug Alden;   787 words ...Raising zebras is hardly as simple as black and white...They're also quite temperamental. While zebras look like their domesticated cousin the...which happens easily. Gilbert has about 40 zebras at his central Utah ranch. They look right...

Few breeders tackle temperamental zebras

AP Worldstream;  June 2, 2006 ;   DOUG ALDEN, Associated Press Writer;   787 words ......06-02-2006 Dateline: CASTLE DALE, Utah Raising zebras is hardly as simple as black and white...not everybody is ready for one. While zebras look like their domesticated cousin, the...isn't hard to do. Gilbert has about 40 zebras at his central Utah ranch. They look right...

Zebras Viewed As Difficult to Raise

AP Online;  June 2, 2006 ;   DOUG ALDEN, Associated Press Writer;   787 words ......06-02-2006 Dateline: CASTLE DALE, Utah Raising zebras is hardly as simple as black and white...not everybody is ready for one. While zebras look like their domesticated cousin the...isn't hard to do. Gilbert has about 40 zebras at his central Utah ranch. They look right...

NPD keeps up a relentless pace.(Innovation)([ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New...

Grocer;  February 2, 2008 ;     396 words ...[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New product development in meat-free is booming, in no small part thanks to the enthusiasm of Premier Foods as it seeks a higher...

One for the zebras ...(Here Below)

Coach and Athletic Director;  August 1, 2004 ;   Masin, Herman L.;   229 words ......about our forgotten heroes--the officials. Are we wrong in believing that the officiating has become surprisingly good? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Surprising because with all its immensely intensified speed and physicality, the game has become murderously difficult...

15,000 pound bill for lessons in zebras

Evening News - Scotland;  April 5, 2001 ;   TOM CURTIS City Council Reporter;   568 words ......what to do. But both the move towards zebras and the cost of the education campaign...periods. The plan now is to create new zebras in suitable locations across the city...Transport leader Mark Lazarowicz said zebras could help encourage more journeys on...

Pelicans are out and zebras are in

The Northern Echo;  February 22, 1999 ;     183 words ......Teesside are pressing the old fashioned zebras back into service and pulling the plug...particularly at the end of a school day. "Zebras are more suited to this because pedestrians...Figures shows that the injury rate at zebras in the borough is lower than that at pelicans...

Rugby: Wizards work their magic on the Zebras.(Sport)

South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales);  November 13, 2002 ;     183 words ......champions Aberavon. The Wizards ran in nine tries, while the Zebras could only muster a consolation touchdown from full-back Stuart...two teams are to be relegated this season so it seems that the Zebras will be fighting it out with Rumney, Beddau, Tredegar and Tondu...