Zebra' tribal bodypaint cuts fly bites 10-fold: study
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Traditional white-striped bodypainting practiced by indigenous communities mimics zebra stripes to reduce the number of potentially harmful horsefly bites a person receives by up to 10-fold, according to new research published Wednesday.
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Experts discover how zebra stripes work to thwart horsefly attacks
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Regard des jeunes : Les 20 photographies de l'année 2017 par l'AFP
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Otro que escupe al cielo y le acaba cayendo en la cara
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PDF) Striped bodypainting protects against horseflies
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Otro que escupe al cielo y le acaba cayendo en la cara
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