A female giraffe browsing.
Giraffe necks are a hot topic among biologists. A new study contradicts an older theory that says male giraffes need long necks to fight over mates.
A giraffe lies dead in the road near Matanaha village on December 9, 2021 in Wajir County, Kenya.
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Many wildlife species face an uncertain future due to recurring, severe drought.
Masai giraffes in northern Tanzania.
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Giraffe numbers have plummeted from an estimated 150,000 in 1985 to fewer than 100,000 today.