Giraffes are just as astonishing on the inside as they are to look at. Standing up to 19 feet tall, they require enormously high blood pressure to pump blood up to the head, yet they suffer few, if ...

The giraffe’s gut microbiome is made up of a variety of bacteria and fungi, and is largely determined by the giraffe’s species – not by what they eat. A group of wild reticulated giraffes (Giraffa ...

Giraffes are known for their towering necks, but the enormous circulatory demands caused by this height present a classic evolutionary puzzle. Researchers from South Africa and Australia found giraffe ...

Giraffes are iconic for their incredibly long necks, which are not only a standout physical feature but also a marvel of evolutionary adaptation. These necks can measure up to six feet long, making ...

We're used to thinking of giraffes as one species. Turns out, there are actually four distinct species of the world's tallest mammal. We're used to thinking of giraffes as one species. Turns out there ...

Sure, some members of this list are cliché, but for good reason. Giraffes have as many vertebrae in their necks as we do (seven), yet theirs are doing a whole lot more. The elegant giants use these ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...