Man captures optical illusion of two-headed zebra at wildlife park

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 16:45 · Archive

A visitor to Cotswold Wildlife Park photographed two zebras whose necks aligned to create the illusion of a single animal with two bodies.

Terry Murphy photographed an optical illusion at Cotswold Wildlife Park when two zebras grazing side by side positioned themselves so their necks aligned perfectly. The camera angle made the animals appear to share a single head, creating the impression of one zebra with two bodies—a literal zebra crossing.

Murphy did not notice the effect immediately. He said: 'It was only a few days later that I realised the effect the one picture had when I was testing my phone by sending pictures to my email. When I opened the picture in my email it was a surprise and I had to take a second look.'

The photograph has since been shared by outlets covering local news in Oxfordshire.

How it is being reported

• Man captures literal zebra crossing at Cotswold Wildlife ParkA zoo-goer spotted a literal zebra crossing when a quirky camera angle made it look as if one had two heads.Oxfordshire Guardian · 4 Nov, 16:00
• Man captures literal zebra crossing at Cotswold Wildlife ParkA zoo-goer spotted a literal zebra crossing when a quirky camera angle made it look as if one had two heads.Oxford Mail · 4 Nov, 16:00

In this story: Terry Murphy · Cotswold Wildlife Park · Oxfordshire

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