New research has thrown a spanner in the works for giraffe conservation, after analyzing the genetics of giraffes kept in human care in North America, and finding that most of those studied are in ...

Giraffes aren’t hard to spot, but the setting makes a difference. Across Africa, a few places stand out for how they connect you to these animals and the landscape they depend on. These parks and ...

New genomic research shows widespread hybridization among North American giraffes in zoos and private ranches, diminishing their conservation value. Wild giraffes can’t afford to lose their backups.

Giraffes are a majestic sight in Africa with their long necks and distinctive spots. Now it turns out there are four different giraffe species on the continent, according to a new scientific analysis ...

Giraffes are now considered a “vulnerable” species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Holley Day with the Cameron ...

Ask any kindergartener, and they’ll tell you that giraffes have two distinguishing features: A long neck and spots. But on July 31, a giraffe at a Tennessee zoo gave birth to a female calf with solid ...

A video showing a herd of giraffes – which can grow to as tall as 5.5 meters (550cms) – standing amid a violent rainstorm in ...

With "The Woman Who Loves Giraffes," openly lesbian filmmaker Alison Reid creates a uniquely captivating hybrid of a movie: the story of a bright-eyed and curious young woman, 23-year-old Canadian ...

Arizona may not be a giraffe's natural home, but the Reid Park Zoo has made a lovely habitat for its resident pair. Recently, the giraffes Penelope and Jasiri welcomed a not-so-little bundle of joy on ...