There are numerous animals that come with stripes and they help in many ways such as hiding from predators, hiding from the prey, warning other animals, and looking like other animals that might be dangerous. Here is the list of the top 15 animals with tripes,
Animals with stripes
1. Tiger
Tiger is one of the biggest cats in the world and can survive a wide range of climates in Asia and Africa. They are best known for thier animal patterns and hence listed as one of the best animals with stripes. They are solitary animals and meet only during the mating season. Tigers very rarely form groups and it is known as the “streak” of tigers. It is also listed as one of the strongest animals in the world.
It primarily feeds on large mammals like wild boars and deer, however, they are also attacking and can kill pythons, crocodiles, and even a bear. The female species is known as the tigress and at the age of 3 and a half years, the tigress is ready to become a mother for the first time. The avarage lifespan of tigers is between 10 to 15 years in the wild and upto 20 years in captivity.
2. Zebra
Zebra is one of the popular animals with stripes and can be seen in the regions of Africa equipped with shrublands, grasslands, mountains, and grasslands. The closest relative of zebras are donkeys, however, Zebras can’t be domesticated because of thier wild nature. The body length range between 3.5 to 5 feet high (at the shoulder) and the average weight is between 440 to 990 pounds. The male species of zebra is known as a stallion and the female one is known as a mare. The avarage lifespan of zebra is between 20 to 30 years in the wild and upto 40 years in captivity.
3. Ring Tailed Lemurs
The ring-tailed lemur is a species that belongs to the family Lemuridae. They come with conspicuous black bodies along with a white banded tail and are one of the most terrestrial of all lemurs. They spend most of their time on the ground instead of the trees. The primary diet includes fruits, leaves, and flowers. The avarage lifespan of ring-tailed lemurs is approximate upto 27 years. It is also listed as one of the animals with long tails.
4. Skunks
Skunks are mammals and almost all 10 species of skunks live in North and Central America. The dietary habits are omnivores and they can eat both plants and animals. The diet primarily includes fruits, insects, worms, reptiles, and rodents. The small animals can grow between 8 to 19 inches in size and their average weight is up to 14 pounds. The male species skunks are known and the female ones are known as a buck. The avarage lifespan of skunks is up to 3 years in the wild and 10 years in captivity. The natural enemies o skunks include coyotes, bobcats, and owls.
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5. Garter Snakes
Garter Snakes are black snakes with yellow stripes that belong to the Colubridae family. The unique fact about garter snakes is that they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. It preys and feeds on small fish, amphibians, frog eggs, lizards, leeches, earthworms, slugs, snails, insects, snails, crayfish, small birds, rodents, and other small mammals and other snakes. The body length of garter snakes is between 18 to 42 inches and comes in different colors such as yellow, red, orange, and green. The avarage lifespan of garter snakes is between 4 to 5 years in the wild and between 6 to 10 years in captivity.
6. Ribbon Snakes
The Ribbon Snakes are common species of garter snake native to Eastern North America. The nonvenomous snake species belong to the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The body length of snake species can grow between 16 to 35 inches in total length and comes with bright yellow stripes. The chin is white and the belly is whitish-yellow in color. The average lifespan of ribbon snakes is between 10 to 11 years. The dietary habits are carnivorous in nature and prey on frogs, toads, tadpoles, small fish, spiders, earthworms, and newts.
7. Jumping Zebra Spiders
Jumping Zebra Spiders scientifically known as Celtics scenicus and can grow to an overall size of 8mm. They are known for thier white and black markings and a characteristic jerky ‘start and stop’ movement. The spider species hunt by day and do not webs to catch their prey. It has a large eye and can ambush small insects by pouncing on them. The average lifespan of jumping zebra spiders is between 1 to 2 years in the wild and between 2 to 3 years in captivity. It primarily feeds on smaller spiders and other arthropods.
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8. Honey Bees
Honey Bees are a type of insect that is divided into 44 subspecies and are believed to have originated from South and Southeast Asia and possibly Europe. The bees are known for thier large, hairy, compound eyes and excellent eyesight. They can be easily recognized by the buzzing sound that is a consequence of 11 400 wing strokes in a minute. Honeybees live in an organized society consisting of worker bees, drones, and queens. The lifespan of honey bees depends on the type of bee. The avarage lifespan of worker bees is between 4 to 6 weeks and queen bees can survive upto five years.
9. Yellow Jackets
The yellow jacket is a North American predatory insect that builds a large nest to house the colony. They can be seen worldwide and are abundant in the southeastern United States. The dietary habits are carnivorous and feeds on flies and bees. They were also seen eating picnic fare, fruits, carrion, and the nectar of flowers. They live in large colonies and the queen lays hundreds of eggs where male drones’ main function is to be ready to fertilize a receptive queen and female wasps will sting repeatedly to protect the colony.
10. Angel Fish
Angel fishes are animals with stripes that belong to the family Pomacanthidae. The dietary habits are Omnivore in nature and primarily prey on sponges and algae. The natural predators of Angelfish are larger fishes, barracuda, and sharks. The avarice lifespan of Angelfish is upto 15 years in the wild. The body length ranges between 8 to 12 inches and the average weight is up to 2 pounds. They are known for thier brightly colored scales and the biggest threat is water pollution.
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11. Moorish idol
Moorish idol is one of the animals with stripes seen across the regions of the Indo-Pacific and tropical Eastern Pacific, from East Africa to Micronesia, Hawaii, Polynesia, Mexico, and the Galapagos Islands. The body length of the moorish idol is between 6 and 7 inches, and the favourable temperature is between 75 and 82 °F (25 and 8 °C). The name Moorish idol comes as a reference to the Moors of North Africa, who have a belief that the fish brings happiness to those who dwell near it. The average lifespan of a Moorish idol is between 5 and 7 years.
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12. Four-stripe damselfish
The Four-Stripe Damselfish is a fish species that was described by Bleeker in 1854. It is found in the Western Pacific, from Sumatra to Vanuatu, then northward to the Ryukyu Islands. Since they have a black tail fin, it is known by different common names such as Blacktail Damselfish, Blacktail Dascyllus, Blacktail Humbug, Black-tailed Footballer, Blacktailed Dascyllus, Black Tail Humbug, Black-Tail Dascyllus, Black-Tail Humbug, and finally the name Fourstripe Damselfish also comes from its black tail fin. The species is a member of the large Pomacentridae family of damselfish and anemonefish.
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13. Numbat
Numbat is one of the animals with small eyes, also known as walpurti and scientifically known as Myrmecobius fasciatus. The primary diet includes insects, mainly termites. The species was abundant over Southern Australia; however, now the species is confined to a few isolated colonies throughout Western Australia. The government authorities are making conservation efforts for these cutest animals since they are one of the endangered species. They used to drill very small holes in the ground to obtain access to the galleries in the termite colony, which are the entrance and exit points for the insects.
14. African Wild Ass
The African wild ass is a wild member of the horse family Equidae. The body length is up to 2 metres, and the average weight is between 230 and 275 kilograms. It is believed to be the ancestor of the domestic donkey and is sometimes placed within the same species. The average lifespan of African wild asses is between 25 and 40 years in the wild. They are found in parts of Eritrea and Ethiopia, and some populations can be found in Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, and Egypt.
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15. Greater Kudu
Greater Kudu is one of the popular species of antelopes in Africa that produces one of the loudest sounds made by antelopes in the form of a gruff bark. Talking about appearance, they have spiral horns that allow males to spar by interlocking horns. The male species then proceeded to shove and twist until one of the opponents knocked off balance and was thrown down. There are multiple reports where male kudus were found with locked horns, even after death. The unique feature is that they are browsers who can stay for long periods without drinking and obtain sufficient moisture from their food.
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