Question

what is the meaning of the word recalcitrant as used in the passage? though related to horses, zebras are more recalcitrant than their domesticated cousins. their propensity for kicking and biting helps them elude dangerous natural predators, including lions and hyenas. such unruly behavior has also made them extremely hard to capture and tame. obstinate or rebellious powerful or athletic dangerous or harmful

Explanation:

The passage describes zebras as having unruly behavior, being hard to capture and tame. The word "recalcitrant" in this context means being obstinate or rebellious, as indicated by their kicking, biting, and resistance to domestication.

Answer:

obstinate or rebellious