Why do giraffes have spots? Not for the reason you might think

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