Scientists have long theorized that the long neck of modern-day giraffes evolved to enable them to find more vegetation or to develop a specialized method of fighting. A new study of fossil cervical ...

Sahara the Nubian giraffe had developed a rare kneecap condition called ‘locking stifle’, causing her leg to lock and severely limiting her mobility.

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A safari park believes the procedure is a step forward in the field of giraffe care.

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