Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata). Close-up of skin. Left front shoulder, showing geometric pattern.
Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata). Close-up of skin. Left front shoulder, showing geometric pattern of irregular polygonal five sided markings which gives this subspecies its name.
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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
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