O’Connor said that when giraffes go down on the ground, they can choke on their own saliva, or their brains can be damaged by the changes in blood pressure. So it’s important that once the ...

A disproportionate fraction of their body mass is stacked on top of their spindly front legs, which can lead to injury and mobility issues in the long run. Graham Mitchell, a prominent giraffe ...

and they can reach a variety of vegetation that others can’t. Giraffes also learn how to use their necks by observing other herd members. The more they watch, the more they pick up on feeding ...