This giraffe left photographer speechless, then sad truth is revealed

suffering from a condition caused by papillomavirus.

“There are many types of papillomavirus, each affecting a specific species. However, the cow variation (Bovine Papillomavirus or BPV) is believed to affect this giraffe,” Dr. Campling explained.

She said the virus is spread through direct contact — in this case, likely via oxpecker birds.

“In this instance,continue reading …