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One-of-a-Kind Spotless Giraffe Born at Tennessee Zoo Draws Worldwide Interest

  • May 8, 2026
  • Giraffe News
One-of-a-Kind Spotless Giraffe Born at Tennessee Zoo Draws Worldwide Interest

This story was originally reported by PennLive (August 24, 2023). The following is a rewritten summary published for archival, educational, and media documentation purposes. ...

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Aggrey Visits the US! 🦒

  • May 5, 2026
  • Feature News Home, Giraffe News, Newsletter

  View this email in your browser       Dear Giraffe Friends, Save Giraffes Now recently had the immense pleasure of visiting the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium for ...

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  • Africa,
  • Giraffe Conservation,
  • Kenya,
  • Zoo

Why Giraffes Matter: The Ecological Role of the World’s Tallest Land Animal

  • April 30, 2026
  • Giraffe News
Why Giraffes Matter: The Ecological Role of the World’s Tallest Land Animal

Giraffes (Giraffa spp.) are the tallest land animals and are an important component of African savanna ecosystems. Beyond their distinctive appearance, they play a ...

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How Do Giraffes Protect Themselves?

  • April 20, 2026
  • Giraffe News
How Do Giraffes Protect Themselves?

Giraffes protect themselves using a mix of height, sharp vision, speed, and powerful kicks that can seriously injure or even kill predators. These defenses ...

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Viral Video Shows Giraffes Standing Through a Storm—But Here’s What It Gets Wrong

  • April 10, 2026
  • Giraffe News
Viral Video Shows Giraffes Standing Through a Storm—But Here’s What It Gets Wrong

A video of giraffes standing in heavy rain with no shelter has been making the rounds on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), and the ...

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Updates from the Field: What We Saw in Kenya Will Give You Hope

  • April 1, 2026
  • Feature News Home, Giraffe News

  View this email in your browser Dear Giraffe Friends, As Spring approaches, we are happy to send you positive updates on our giraffe conservation work in ...

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  • Africa,
  • Giraffe,
  • Giraffe Conservation,
  • Kenya,
  • Kenya Wildlife Service

Why Giraffe Populations Are Declining Faster Than Elephants

  • March 25, 2026
  • Giraffe News
Why Giraffe Populations Are Declining Faster Than Elephants

Giraffes (Giraffa spp.) are large African ruminants belonging to the family Giraffidae. Their global conservation status is currently classified as Vulnerable on the International ...

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How Old Do Giraffes Live?

  • March 10, 2026
  • Giraffe News
How Old Do Giraffes Live?

Giraffes typically live about 20 to 25 years in the wild, though some individuals may live longer under favorable conditions. In protected care, such ...

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How Many Vertebrae Do Giraffes Have?

  • March 1, 2026
  • Giraffe News
How Many Vertebrae Do Giraffes Have?

Giraffes have seven cervical vertebrae, the same number of neck bones as humans and most other mammals. Despite their extremely long necks, they do ...

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Mission Accomplished: Nine Endangered Giraffes Rescued in Kenya

  • February 11, 2026
  • Giraffe News
Mission Accomplished: Nine Endangered Giraffes Rescued in Kenya

This story was originally reported by FOX 4 News (Catherine Park, April 14, 2021). The following is a rewritten summary published for archival and ...

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