縞馬(しまうま)

縞馬(しまうま) literally means "striped horse" (縞(しま) = stripe, 馬(うま) = horse).

Often written in katakana (シマウマ) in modern usage.

Facts about zebras:

• Each zebra's stripe pattern is unique, like fingerprints
• The stripes may help with camouflage and confusing predators
• They are not domesticated and cannot be ridden like horses

横断歩道(おうだんほどう) (pedestrian crossing) is sometimes called 「シマウマ」 informally because of its stripes.

Counter: 頭(とう)