I WONDER - Why Do Giraffes Have Patterns?

Giraffes have a distinctive coat with unique patterns of spots that vary in color. These spots help them camouflage in their natural habitat, making it difficult for predators to detect them. Each giraffe's pattern is unique, similar to human fingerprints, and can be used for individual identification.

What is the primary function of the giraffe's coat pattern?

• To regulate body temperature

• To store nutrients

• To aid in camouflage

• To attract mates

What colors can the spots on a giraffe's coat be?

• Blue to green

• Red to yellow

• Orange to brown

• Black to white

How do the spots on a giraffe's coat help them in their natural habitat?

• By reflecting sunlight

• By storing water

• By helping them blend into their surroundings

• By making them more visible to other giraffes

In what way is a giraffe's coat pattern similar to a human characteristic?

• It is inherited from parents

• It is the same for all giraffes

• It changes with age

• It is unique like a fingerprint

Why is each giraffe's pattern important for researchers?

• It shows the giraffe's diet

• It indicates the giraffe's age

• It helps in identifying individual giraffes

• It reveals the giraffe's health status