Everything in the show moves,” said Ruthlyn Salomons, whose job for 25 years has been to oversee all the parts, people and ...

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via Wikimedia Commons Another remarkable example of a super-sized body part belongs to the giraffe, renowned for its extraordinarily long neck. A giraffe’s neck can measure up to 6 feet long, making ...

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To save themselves from predators and search for food, these creatures sleep only a few hours a day with short naps.

Ever wondered what role the neck serves? Besides holding the head in place, of course. Depending on the bird's diet and hunting style, necks adapt to help the bird survive. Not only that but sometimes ...