Giraffes in the Taransia ecosystem of Tanzania
Monica Bond
The beautifully spotted pattern of the giraffe coat serves more than camouflage. Spot size appears to be related to how well the animals survive at unusual temperatures.
Every giraffe has a series of spots. The pattern with larger, round spots helps to blend in with the obscene light background near the bushes, increasing the chances of baby giraffes surviving the first four months. However, the spots are darker than the rest of the fur, so they too…
Source: www.newscientist.com