Think only zebras have stripes? Check out these 10 animals

Tigers The largest members of the cat family, tigers are known for their iconic orange-and-black striped coats.

Bongo This striking antelope, with white vertical stripes, resides in Central and West African forests. It is classified as near threatened.

Chipmunk Chipmunks have unique back stripes, which help them blend into the forest while looking for seeds and nuts.

Coral Snake Coral snakes have bold red, yellow, and black stripes. Predators are warned of their poisonous bite through these stripes.

Bees The yellow and black stripes on bees serve as a warning of their ability to sting, helping to deter potential predators.

Ring-tailed Lemurs These animals have long, striped tails and are categorised as endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

Okapis Endangered relatives of giraffes, okapis have striped legs. They are found in the Congo Basin, where they face habitat destruction.

Striped Hyenas Smallest among true hyenas, they have black vertical stripes and are near threatened due to habitat loss.

Skunk Their bold black and white stripes warn predators of their powerful defensive spray.

Killdeer A small North American shorebird, killdeer is recognised by its bright colour and markings.

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