‘Thermoregulation, Not Just Camouflage’ – Skin Patches Help Giraffes Regulate Body Temperature

‘Thermoregulation, Not Just Camouflage’ – Skin Patches Help Giraffes Regulate Body Temperature

In addition to providing camouflage, the patches on the skin of the giraffe have a unique vascular structure that works to regulate body heat, reports a special topic paper in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).