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Bee stripes may not keep predators away

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science_and_environment/10185465.stm

Bumblebees' distinctive bright yellow and black stripes may not be what keeps them safe from their enemies, scientists say.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science_and_environment/10185465.stm

2010-05-28

bee warning stripe predator

On how the leopard got its spots

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11575214

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11575214

2010-10-20

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Jupiter's brown stripe is returning, say astronomers

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11837868

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11837868

2010-11-26

Jupiter atmosphere stripe astronomy

Zebra stripes evolved to keep biting flies at bay

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/16944753

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/16944753

2012-02-09

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Vertical stripes have slimming effect, research shows

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18450602

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18450602

2012-06-15

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