Researchers Find Evidence in 7-Million-Yr-Old Fossil of How Giraffes Evolved To Have Such Admirably Long Necks Giraffes are ...

SAM: Ooh! Those leaves look so yummy! Ooh… I wish I had a longer neck so I could reach them! GRANDDAD: Long, long ago, that's exactly what the giraffe said. SAM: Did they? GRANDDAD: Oh ...

The mysterious, silent giants face increasing threats in Africa. Relocating animals to create new populations could bolster some species but poses new risks. A Texas taxidermy shop displays a ...

In a new study, an international research team used genome sequencing for the first time to reveal clues about the genetic changes that led to the evolution of the giraffe’s stature and its ...

A giraffe's neck is extraordinary long, making up a large part of its height. This allows the animal to reach the leaves of tall trees. But an elongated neck is also integral to the courtship ...

An analysis of skull and vertebrae fossils suggests that an early relative of giraffes butted heads to compete for mates, which may reveal why modern giraffes are so throaty. “Discokeryx has extreme ...

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, giraffes didn’t have long necks. They wanted to eat the ...