International Zebra Day Jan 31, 2026

Some animals whisper their way through the wild. Zebras don"t. They show up in high-contrast stripes, act like it"s the most practical outfit ever invented—and somehow, it is. International Zebra Day, celebrated on January 31, gives these black-and-white originals their moment to step out of the herd and into the spotlight.

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Today in History

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Jan 31, 2022Incense making, Vietnam
Jan 31, 2023Burchells zebras for International Zebra Day
Jan 31, 2024International Zebra Day
Jan 31, 2025Happy International Zebra Day!

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