The beautiful coat patterns of giraffes are individually unique and don't change with age, but their origins and purpose were a mystery. A new study found wild giraffe spot pattern traits were ...

Discover amazing giraffe facts – from their long necks to unique patterns – and learn how to help protect these gentle giants.

Some features of a giraffe's spot pattern are passed on from mother to baby, according to a new study led by researchers from Penn State. The study also reveals that survival of young giraffes is ...

Some features of a giraffe’s spot pattern are passed on from mother to baby, according to a new study led by researchers from Penn State. The study also reveals that survival of young giraffes is ...

Giraffe skin is covered in irregularly shaped patches that are usually a light tan to brown color with jagged edges. Leopards are renowned for their stunning and intricate coat patterns Okapi has ...

Why do giraffes have spots? And what governs their shape and pattern—are they inherited? Perhaps surprisingly, these are riddles that scientists haven’t yet solved. This lack of certainty led ...