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The Mathematics of Stripe Formation

The Science of Tiger Stripes: Why No Two Are Ever the Same

Jan Otte

Picture this: you’re walking through a dense forest and suddenly spot those unmistakable orange and black stripes moving through the shadows. Every tiger lover knows that iconic pattern, but here’s something that might blow your mind – each tiger has a unique pattern of stripes that distinguishes it from others, much like a human fingerprint. ...