The secret behind giraffe patterns

Did you know that the giraffe calves get their spot patterns from their mothers?

Recent findings shows that a baby giraffe’s spot pattern is similar to its mother’s.

The spot pattern that a giraffe calf inherits has a direct effect on its survival since some spot patterns provide better camouflage, temperature regulation, and identification by older giraffes in their family. Giraffes’ spot patterns don’t change as they get older.

Baby giraffes have adorable orange spot patterns that help protect them from predators and make them unique from other giraffes in their families.