Baskadia

I got busy with my brushes, and by the time I was done with this painting, I'd learnt more about Zebras than I ever have in 40 years.

Here are my specially curated 10 fun facts about zebras, and what are fun facts if they're not funny😂:

1. Zebra Couture: Zebras are the fashionistas of the animal kingdom, sporting trendy black-and-white striped coats. No two zebras have the same stripe pattern, so they're basically walking, living works of art!

2. Zebra Party Animals: Zebras are the life of the party in the animal world. They hang out in harems, which is like having a squad of cool Zebras led by the ultimate stallion, throwing the wildest hooves-up gatherings.

3. The Speed Demons: Move aside, racehorses! Zebras are the true speed demons. They can zoom at lightning-fast speeds of up to 40-50 miles per hour, leaving even the fastest cheetahs in the dust. Watch out, Fast and Furious, the Zebrapalooza is coming!

4. Zebra Pop Stars: Zebras have their own signature language. They communicate through a chart-topping mix of barks, whinnies, and brays. It's like they're always performing a concert, impressing their fans with their vocal range.

5. Fashionably Safe: Those fabulous stripes aren't just for style, they're the Zebra's secret weapon! When a Zebra herd gets together, their stripes blend into a wild optical illusion, making it impossible for predators to keep up.

Talk about a magical disappearing act!

6. Salad Lovers: Zebras are the ultimate herbivore foodies. They're all about that leafy green life, munching on grass and other delicious vegetation. Move over, food critics, Zebras are the original salad connoisseurs.

7. Thirsty Troubadours: Zebras have a serious water obsession. They can't go a day without their H2O fix, so they set up camp near watering holes like dedicated fans camping outside a concert venue. They've got a nose for good vibes and hydration.

8. Zebra Migration Extravaganza: Zebras aren't just globetrotters; they're migration rockstars! They hit the road in search of food and water, going on epic adventures like a cross-country tour. Forget about fighting over a ticket to the Champions League finals, the Zebras' migration party is the hottest ticket in town.

9. Quirky Quagga Cousins: Ever seen a Quagga? Oh, sadly it's now extinct. The quagga had a unique coat style, with stripes only in the front, looking more like the Zebra in front a horse behind. It was the ultimate trendsetter, leaving a fashionable mark in Zebra history.

10. Zebracrobatics: Zebras have mastered the art of hoofwork. Their graceful moves and acrobatic leaps would put the best Afrobeat dancer or even a Cirque du Soleil performer to shame. Watch out, world, the zebras in my canvas are set to put on the greatest show on stripes!

My name is Nnanna Uma.

When I write, I paint.

Enjoy the wild and wacky world of these marvelous species, which of course, I've never seen with my two Koro koro eyes!