The size and shape of a giraffe’s spots seem to influence how well the animals survive when temperatures get hotter or colder than normal ...

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The beautiful mottled patterns of a giraffe’s coat work as more than camouflage – the size of the spots seems to be linked to how well the animals survive during unusual temperatures.