What's with the long neck? While a common hypothesis has been that competition among male giraffes affected the length of their necks in evolution, a new publication has suggested otherwise. This work ...

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 ...

Giraffes are iconic for their incredibly long necks, which are not only a standout physical feature but also a marvel of ...

Although male and female giraffes have the same body proportions at birth, they are significantly different as they reach sexual maturity. Females have proportionally longer necks and longer bodies ...

Huayracursor jaguensis lived during the Late Triassic period. Paleontologists may have discovered when plant-eating dinosaurs evolved their long necks after a new species of sauropodomorph was found ...

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