Submitted by desi_launda101 t3_y4lken in askscience
Google says its for camouflage. I find that hard to believe.
I understand that in the case of zebras who are fast and travel in large herds of almost 1000 individuals, I see their camouflage patterns work well.
Unlike zebras, giraffe bodies taper towards their necks, it's not hard to count and target a giraffe, even when they travel in a herd. And this herd size is around just 20 animals.
Are these spots really for camouflage coz I don't see it working.