This story appears in the October 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. At 14 to 19 feet tall, giraffes tower over the entire animal kingdom. But their iconic height, which evolved over ...

At the low-impact end, giraffes munch acacia trees in protected parkland or stroll under baobab trees that are “sticking up like a giant broccoli,” Bond says. Human influence becomes more ...

Known for their 6-foot-long necks, distinctive patterning and long eyelashes, giraffes have always captured the human imagination. These amazing African animals have the highest blood pressure among ...

A female giraffe has a great Valentine’s Day gift for potential mates: urine. Distinctive anatomy helps male giraffes get a taste for whether a female is ready to mate, animal behaviorists ...

The world's only known white giraffe has been fitted with a GPS tracking device to keep poachers at bay in north-east Kenya, conservationists say. A conservation group said rangers could monitor ...

They can pluck the leaves from even the spikiest of trees. How many hours do giraffes spend eating a day? Giraffes spend most of their time eating, feeding between 16 to 20 hours a day.

GIRAFFE: Just look at those leaves! This is the perfect tree for a spot of lunch. Hello there, elephant! Haven't seen you for a while. How are things? GIRAFFE: Hey! Leave me some, will you?

A baby giraffe was born with no spots at Brights Zoo in Tennessee on 31 July. The spotless giraffe is incredibly rare. In a statement, the zoo said: "Giraffe experts believe she is the only solid ...

The Louisville Zoo's new baby giraffe has a name.The zoo had people vote on three and on Wednesday, they announced the winner: Nyasi.See video of Nyasi and his mother in the player above.Nyasi ...

A giraffe's neck is extraordinary long, making up a large part of its height. This allows the animal to reach the leaves of tall trees. But an elongated neck is also integral to the courtship ...

a Pumpkin Tree and animal-themed Peek-a-Boo Pumpkins. Costumes are encouraged for all visitors. New additions this year include the Ghost Town, located between Cypress Circle and the giraffe barn ...