Opinion “Necks for Sex” May Explain Giraffes’ Distinctive Anatomy An analysis of skull and vertebrae fossils suggests that an early relative of giraffes butted heads to compete for mates, which may ...
In 2014, the Copenhagen Zoo grabbed the world’s attention by killing and publicly dissecting Marius, a healthy 24-month-old giraffe. Today, scientists still invoke Marius when talking about public ...
Giraffe's may be gentle, but they are impressive beasts. Weighing up to two tons, the giraffe is a colossal animal and unlike any other. Wildlife vet Julian Fennessy walks us through the giraffe's ...