Female Giraffes Drove the Evolution of Long Giraffe Necks in Order to Feed on the Most Nutritious Leaves, New Research Suggests June 05th, 16PM June 05th, 16PM (The Conversation is an independent ...

Animation describing the evolution of the giraffe. Sam, a young tortoise, wishes he had a longer neck to reach the nicest leaves. Grandad Charlie tells Sam a story about giraffes. Long ago ...

Animation describing the evolution of the giraffe. Sam, a young tortoise, wishes he had a longer neck to reach the nicest leaves. Grandad Charlie tells Sam a story about giraffes. Long ago ...

A circulatory system that beats gravity. Spots that dissipate heat. This giant is purpose-built for its size and surroundings. This story appears in the October 2019 issue of National Geographic ...

The giraffe’s gut microbiome is made up of a variety of bacteria and fungi, and is largely determined by the giraffe’s ...

But for every bird poop moth, there are plenty of less-elegant examples of evolution. One is the inside of a giraffe’s neck.

Mice and giraffes live drastically different lives – not to mention that giraffes tower over mice by over five meters. A giraffe's neck is extraordinary long, making up a large part of its height.

This is shown in a new study from Uppsala University and Brown University in which researchers have analysed the link between diet and gut flora in three giraffe species in Kenya. The study also ...

This is shown in a new study in which researchers have analyzed the link between diet and gut flora in three giraffe species in Kenya. The study also provides new knowledge that can help secure ...

"Six Flags Great Adventure Resort is thrilled to announce the birth of a new giraffe calf, Coral! Born on December 15th, ...