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WTF Fun Fact – Paint Cows Like Zebras

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 by WTF

In a recent study, researchers found that painting a cow to look similar to a zebra reduced fly bites by 50%. This finding could help reduce the economic impact of biting flies on the US cattle production, which has been estimated at $2.2 billion per year. – WTF Fun Facts

Source: If the shoo fits: cows painted with zebra stripes keep flies in line | Animals | The Guardian

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