Giraffes are best known for their towering necks, but their beautifully spotted coats are just as distinctive — and they serve important functions. One reason is for camouflage; a giraffe's spots help ...

With their crane-like necks, spindle legs and knobbly knees, giraffes are among the best-loved and most recognizable of animals. Despite their elevated stature, however, giraffes have kept their ...

A Penn State researcher has been trying to get to the bottom of the age-old question of why giraffes have long necks. Ed Reschke Getty Images Editor’s note: The Focus on Research column highlights ...

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We're used to thinking of giraffes as one species. Turns out there are actually four distinct species of the world's tallest mammal. That's according to a review published in August by the ...

There’s nothing tiny about a baby giraffe. Standing about six feet tall and weighing around 150 pounds at birth, a newborn ...

If you've ever wondered why the giraffe has such a long neck, the answer seems clear: it lets them reach succulent leaves atop tall acacia trees in Africa. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...