Researchers found that some animals could “count” carrots in a test—and may have better numerical skills than dogs or horses.

In 2018, the IUCN up-listed reticulated giraffe from Vulnerable to Endangered, increasing the need for urgent conservation efforts. In 2025, reticulated giraffe were estimated at 20,901 individuals; a ...

Millions of years ago, a fiery plume rising from Earth’s mantle reshaped continents, closing ancient seas and lifting land that would forever change life on our planet. This upheaval forged a bridge ...

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Giraffe intelligence research is changing how the world views animal cognition. A new scientific discovery shows that giraffes may possess surprising numerical reasoning skills, using memory and ...

To the casual observer on a photo safari, the giraffe is an iconic, gentle giant browsing the acacia tops. But to a cardiovascular physiologist, a giraffe is a walking, breathing hydraulic paradox.

Giraffe intelligence surprises scientists as the animals perform simple mental addition to choose larger hidden food rewards.

Coaxed and tugged by rangers, a blindfolded giraffe totters into the specialized vehicle that will transport it away from an increasingly hostile environment to a new home in Kenya's eastern Rift ...

If you've ever wondered why the giraffe has such a long neck, the answer seems clear: it lets them reach succulent leaves atop tall acacia trees in Africa. Only giraffes have direct access to those ...

Every year, on June 21, the world celebrates the tallest animals on the planet by enjoying World Giraffe Day. This is a spectacular occasion because giraffes have an understated beauty that makes them ...