10 Animals With Beautiful Spots

Just as hunters use camouflage jackets, some animals have spots, which they use to blend into their environment. Although household animals inherited these features from their ancestors, some just need it to survive in the wild.

Here are some animals that possess beautiful spots:

1. Dalmatian

Although nobody can tell how Dalmatians acquired their spots, they are still one of the most popular dog breeds. Thanks to their unique pelt.

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2. Appaloosa

The Appaloosa is a gorgeous horse breed that is known for its spotted coat. They have this unique coat pattern because of their genetic makeup.

3. Spotted Bush Snake

The spotted bush snakes have green bodies and distinctive black spots that run throughout their backs. They use their colors to camouflage and hide from predators.

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4. Spotted Turtle

The spotted turtle is covered with yellow and orange marks all over the body. At birth, they only have one spot. But, as they grow, they can have up to 100.

5. Pietrain Pig

Because they originated in Pietrain, Belgium, this spotted pig was named pietrain pig. They are known for their unusual coat with black spots.

6. Brazilian Tapir Calf

Unlike other spotted species, the Brazilian Tapir Calf loses its spotted coat after infancy. The stripes and spots that are on their coats only offer protection to them while they are young.

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7. Leopard

The leopard has one of the most distinct coat patterns in the animal kingdom. Unlike the cheetah’s coat, the leopard have complex patterns that are called rosettes. They use these to camouflage through the bushes and grasses.

8. Holstein Friesian Cow

The Holstein Friesian cow is a spotted cow that provides the milk we drink. Just like the fingerprints of humans, no two cows have the same spot pattern.