Why Do Giraffes Have Such a Long Neck?
There are two theories about the origin and evolution of the giraffe’s neck one from Darwin and the other from Lamarck, although modern scientists have created a new hypothesis to explain this.
Read More »There are two theories about the origin and evolution of the giraffe’s neck one from Darwin and the other from Lamarck, although modern scientists have created a new hypothesis to explain this.
Read More »The anatomy of a giraffe has astonishing dimensions including almost 20 feet height, a long neck and up to over 3,000 pounds in weight. Its skin adapted to camouflage with the vegetation.
Read More »Giraffes do not emit a distinctive sound but produce a variety of vocalizations according to the conditions. However, many of its sounds are of low frequency inaudible to the human being.
Read More »Although the origin of giraffes has a common ancestor with the okapis, the evolutionary reasons of their long neck remain a question for which several theories have emerged.
Read More »Giraffes feed on plants and vegetables. Among the diverse vegetation offered by their natural environment, they have a preference for the Acacia tree, which is known to have long and dangerous spines.
Read More »If we talk about the emblematic and native fauna of Africa, giraffes are a perfect example. They live in the savannas and open forests of different countries, in areas increasingly reduced by human activity.
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