WINDHOEK, Namibia, September 8, 2025 (ENS) – A fresh assessment of the tallest living land animal and largest ruminant on Earth has officially recognized four distinct species of giraffes, overturning ...
The Houston Zoo announced the newest member of the African giraffe subspecies after the mother gave birth during the weekend. The male Masai giraffe named Tino was born 160 pounds and six feet tall in ...
Classifying animals is tricky but vitally important for conservation. Many species have undergone rejigs in their taxonomy, which can lead to better understanding of their behavior, ecology, and, ...
In life, Fresno the giraffe was a fan favorite, the droopy-lipped sweetheart who'd come to the fence at Safari West wildlife preserve while others in the herd stood aloof. In death, though, Fresno is ...
They are the tallest animals trotting on Earth, their long necks and iconic brown spots populating cartoons, children’s books and toy shelves. But in the savannas of Africa, giraffe populations have ...
A new assessment has concluded there are four distinct giraffe species, overturning the classification of the world’s tallest land mammal as a single species. The review of giraffes was described as ...
They are the tallest animals trotting on Earth, their long necks and iconic brown spots populating cartoons, children’s books and toy shelves. But in the savannas of Africa, giraffe populations have ...