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 ...

Giraffes form four distinct, but not isolated lineages—and some are even hybrids The results of the ... "Giraffes are such endlessly fascinating animals, and this study confirms just how much ...

She was born to female, Juma, and male Caesar, who still lives in the Giraffe House at the zoo. The Maryland Zoo welcomed several new animals in 2024, including adorable opossums Moose and Salmon ...

Relocating animals to create new populations could bolster some species but poses new risks. A Texas taxidermy shop displays a fresh giraffe trophy. Cardboard strips and pins hold the skin in ...

WASHINGTON— In response to a petition and lawsuit by conservation and animal protection groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed listing four species of giraffes under the Endangered ...