Science Fact: Why Giraffes have patchy skin

Nature has its own way of designing diverse flora and fauna, but more than often there is a strong scientific reason backing every little stroke of its brush and for giraffes, its no different. Ever wondered why these tallest mammals on land, have a patchy skin that resembling a cracked heathen land?

Giraffe skin closely resembles a cracked heathen land
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The reason behind its marvellous design is closely related to the hot and arid environments it is used to living in. The patchy skin is a manifestation of thermoregulatory mechanism that helps it maintain its temperature in these harsh weather conditions. Underneath each patch lies an obscure inter-venous network of blood vessels and glands, which act as a channel that allows blood to flow acting as a medium that helps in releasing body heat.

Each pattern on their skin are much like our fingerprints - unique in its design. While it was thought that giraffes didn't make any sound, contrary to the popular belief, it makes bellow and flute-like sounds.

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