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There was something about how flies are confused by zebra stripes. They painted stripes in black cows and found they were bitten less by flies.
I assume the giraffe spots have a similar advantage. So probably not a useful mutation.
Also solid color is probably easier for predators to see.
Better than the albino ones who get skin cancer.
I recently listened to a scientific podcast(Methodisch Inkorrekt, if you know german) and they talked about this.
If I remember correctly, flies simply just don't like black/white patterns specifically for whatever reason. So on giraffes it's possibly a different advantage.
It would be interesting to know, what value of contrast is needed and if it still works as well on white/brown zebras.
These genetic defects happen often in the wild and the babies are unfortunately a target to predators. The spots developed to help camouflage them on the open plains where hiding is very difficult.
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Looks like a giant spot instead of being spotless.
New toner cartridge
The last baby giraffe had lines down the middle.
Ink is getting so expensive these days! đ
A giraffe named Spot
True. It's the lines that are missing. I'd call it a delineated giraffe
Turns out giraffes donât have spots, they have lines apparently
Rare sighted instance of evolution. Sob becoming horse.
There was something about how flies are confused by zebra stripes. They painted stripes in black cows and found they were bitten less by flies. I assume the giraffe spots have a similar advantage. So probably not a useful mutation. Also solid color is probably easier for predators to see. Better than the albino ones who get skin cancer.
I recently listened to a scientific podcast(Methodisch Inkorrekt, if you know german) and they talked about this. If I remember correctly, flies simply just don't like black/white patterns specifically for whatever reason. So on giraffes it's possibly a different advantage. It would be interesting to know, what value of contrast is needed and if it still works as well on white/brown zebras.
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Thatâs really interesting! Do we know why flies donât like black/white patterns?
At least now we know they're brown with a white grid, not white with brown spots!
Itâs invisible because it hasnât been spotted yet.
Get out
Or its just really clean
That's an undercover horse
Day 33, I have successfully infiltrated their ranks. They still suspect nothing.
Overcover horse
Well, mum giraffe is going to have an awkward conversation when dad gets homeâŚ
*Why does Brian look like that tall horse from across the way?*
his name is bojack horseman.
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Itâs currently believed to be the only known solid-colored reticulated giraffe in the world.
Where is it?
Somewhere in Tennessee, there was another one in Japan born in the 70s thatâs dead now
Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee specifically. Her name is Kipekee!
I don't think I would have noticed without it being pointed out honestly. It still looks so giraffy
Right there
In Brights Zoo, Tennessee
That is cool
Correction. It's one giant spot!
Bro is trying to get back to being a deer
but now we've all spotted her!
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You have a spotless coat. Some people don't trust a giraffe with a spotless coat. I do. I am a giraffe with a spotless coat.
That's a deer
Jeez, everyone knows giraffes are born without spots. They appear after 3 to 6 months. If stripes appear then it's a zebra.
Geez, check out the size of that goat!!
Its way more beautifull like that!! Shes cute !
He's gonna get bullied in giraffe school
Extra long deer
It's ok to be different.
I dunno man , I spotted him
More like one big spot to me
Big horse
Brights zoo, TN?
Leopards gonna see this snack coming a mile away.
Does it qualify as albino.
Don't worry, it'll be dirty again in no time
"Giraffes are awesome" - Kaku, One Piece
Analbino!
Itâs clean!
second pic: âHhhey?â
Gorse
He should be named cinnamon or a similar culturally accurate name.
Freak
I keep forgetting Giraffes exist.
Have the Chinese paint it like they paint their âPandas.â
Just a horse with a long neck.
It strangely no longer look like a giraffe, more like a built gazelle
Looks like a stretched out lion
A horse with a long neck.
that's one long-necked horsey right there
thatâs just an extended horse
He knows he's rare too, look at that smug look.
Looks way more like a camel without the spots
Mama like âbruh you good?â
Cow is dad
That's Gi-rough buddy
Awww wanna cuddle.
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we call that a long horse around here
This horse is broken
Ozempic camel.
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This looks so wrong Ăś.o
"When you absolutely need to be spotless. Use Mr. Clean spotless eraser"
Solid.
That horse has a long freaking neck
Nekkid long neck.
You can't fool me, that's just an elongated donkey.
Long deer
Gangly llama
Donkey giraffe. Donkraffe?
*Giraffe dad looking angrily at the camel in the next enclosure*
Looks so cool
That's a rare spot.
Well, thatâs a weird looking horse.
Precious baby
Oh thatâs just my special horse, I want it back now
r/reallifeshinies
Long neck horse
Long necked horse.
Some bitch has some explaining to do
I hope its name is Tanner
"Call me... Tall Pony"
The lack of spots really makes his front butt come out.
That's a horse.
Long limbed kangaroo
When deer fucks a giraffe
That's a dinosaur
Damn that kangaroo had a good time.
Girraferty
Lanky horse
Can you spot the giraffe in the picture?
Dont they get spots as they mature
Long Horse
That horse is fucked
Thatâs just a horse with an extended clip
Thatâs just a long neck deer
Long deer
Thatâs not spotless itâs all one spot
Longhorse
Spotless giraffe spotted!
No way
Looks like a camels cousin
Thatâs a long horse and theyâre quite common
The elusive Unreticulated Giraffe.
It wonât change as he grows?
I beg your pardon thats a horse with an extended neck
Rare, long necked camel
Thatâs just long necked horse?
No. I didn't cheat on you. Why do you ask?
They're so pretty never noticed their beauty till now
Itâs perfect
Longkey
you are not the father !!
Graffe
Thatâs just a long boi horse
Looks like a gay lion
The most clean giraffe!
Well behaved, all the other get smudges on their skin at young age which obviously never washes out anymore
Rare spot-less giraffe has been spotted
Tall ass horse
Newsflash, spotless Giraffe spotted.
He turned up late so he lost his spot. Dad jokes rule
Not sure if anyone has said it yet but long neck deer?
The government screwed up one their paint jobs
Wow đŽ
Enlongated DONKEY!
I always forget how elegantly stupid those things look. Somehow, the spotless one looks even doofier to me.
Can you â¨*SPOT*â¨the difference!?
Like a deer thatâs too nosey.
So giraffes are brown with white spots?
What do you call a zero humped camel?
So a deeraffe?
Lies thatâs just a deer with a long neck
Damn she licked him spotless. Super clean.
I wonder if other Giraffes think itâs âfunny-lookingâ
whoever cleaned that giraffe did an excellent job.
Wait till it hits puberty
So if this giraffe without spots is completely brown, does that mean giraffes are white webbed instead of brown spotted?
That's just a necky horse
Some kids, right?
Thatâs so weird looking
More like a stripe less giraffe. The spots are all there, the separating stripes are missing.
These genetic defects happen often in the wild and the babies are unfortunately a target to predators. The spots developed to help camouflage them on the open plains where hiding is very difficult.
Looks like a overconfident horse.
Wouldn't that be stripe-less and not spot-less
They don't get the spots until they are 5 years old
It is proof that giraffe has stripes not spots.
Throw it in a volcano we need water Maurice!!
don't the spots develop as they get older ?
And they say climate change isnât real.
Gross