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Missing Texas giraffe, Gracie, found? Latest update after animal escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch

Missing Texas giraffe, Gracie, found? Latest update after animal escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch

Gracie, a giraffe, has been missing over two weeks. The animal escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Texas, and now viral claims have been made online that Gracie was found safe. Gracie the giraffe has been missing for over two weeks now. (X/@KenMatthews) Gracie, the giraffe, reportedly went off to a less-populated part of the property, and entered and unfenced area on the other side of the gate, Vick Jones, manager of the ranch, told New York Times. The owners have noted that Gracie the giraffe has rounded ears, marking it as a standout feature, while announcing a $5,000 reward for the safe capture and return of the animal. Gracie went missing from the town of Leakey, which lies to the west of San Antonio. While locals have been searching for Gracie for almost two weeks now, a page reported that Gracie had been found. “Gracie the giraffe, who had been missing from a ranch in Texas for two weeks, has reportedly been found safe. Social media posts claimed to have spotted the giraffe’s capture,” …

10 ‘spotted’ animals and birds in the wild | Pets-animals News

10 ‘spotted’ animals and birds in the wild | Pets-animals News

The wonders of nature are never-ending. The unique colours, textures and patterns on plants and beings on land and water often make humans marvel. There are many animals and birds with beautiful, unique markings all over the body. These marks or spots serve different purposes––from helping them find mates to bettering their ability to camouflage. Here are 10 animals and birds that have spots all over them: 1. Spotted Hyena The spotted hyena, also known as the laughing hyena, has fur colour that varies vastly, and even changes with age. The base colour generally is a pale greyish-brown or yellowish-grey and has an irregular pattern of roundish spots. These spots are of variable distinction and may be reddish, deep brown, or almost black. 2. Cheetah The cheetah is a large cat identified by black marks (sometimes called “tear marks”), running down from the inner eye along the nose to the outside of the mouth. Its body is long and slender, covered with coarse yellowish fur with small black markings. The tail is spotted with ringed …