Those impossibly long legs that make giraffes look like they’re walking on stilts aren’t just architectural supports for a tall body. Scientists have discovered they’re actually energy-saving devices ...

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. Only giraffes have direct access to those ...

Originally assumed to comprise just one species, new research confirms 50 years of detailed studies that find giraffes are comprised of at least four cryptic species. Reticulated giraffe (Giraffa ...

Giraffes are among the world's most recognizable animals. With their elongated necks and long legs, their gracious movements and unique coat patterns, they have inspired people's imaginations for ...

In addition to humans, some species of primates and birds have demonstrated, under experimental conditions, their ability to manipulate quantities in tasks that require combining or separating them, ...