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'Zebra' tribal bodypaint cuts fly bites 10-fold: study

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2019-01-16

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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https://phys.org/news/2019-01-zebra-tribal-bodypaint-fold.html