A Giraffe Without Spots? See the Rare Phenomenon That's Shocking Scientists!

Brights Zoo in Tennessee recently welcomed a unique spotless giraffe.

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This phenomenon was last recorded in 1972 in Tokyo.

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David Bright believes this might be the only spotless giraffe today.

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40% of the wild giraffe population has vanished in three decades.

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Giraffe spots play a role in camouflage and thermoregulation.

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Fred Bercovitch suggests a genetic mutation might be the cause.

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies reticulated giraffes as endangered.

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Brights Zoo has proposed four names for the giraffe, seeking public input.

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The giraffe's birth emphasizes the urgency of conservation efforts.

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