Kirin's patch (spot) is camouflage first and foremost. However, under each patch there is a very sophisticated vascular system. There are very large blood vessels around each patch that branch into smaller blood vessels under the patch.
How do you express the giraffe pattern?
The head has bone horns and the tail has a tuft of fur. A short mane runs a long neck length and the coat is covered with a stain / block pattern. The basic color is light cream, and the spot color ranges from dark brown to burnt orange.
Why are giraffes patterned?
Giraffes such as tigers, zebras, and jaguars are covered with patterns that help regulate body temperature and inform other animals that they are part of the same species. The markings also act as camouflage, optically disassembling the animal's body shape and hiding it from predators.
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