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Giraffes

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US moves to list giraffes under Endangered Species Act for first time
US moves to list giraffes under Endangered Species Act for first time
Climate crisis, habitat loss and poaching have reduced its numbers — but will Trump put the kibosh on protections?

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Richard Collins: Long necks for sex... or snacks?
Richard Collins: Long necks for sex... or snacks?
Researchers don’t rule out the necks-for-sex hypothesis, but they think that "the increased nutritional demands of females drove the evolution of giraffe long necks"

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Tall story behind tall animal
Irish Examiner view: Tall story behind tall animal
Who doesn’t admire a giraffe? Spindly legs, unfeasibly long neck, lolloping across the African savannah like an extra from Jurassic Park, 50cm tongue, large brown eyes with long, black lashes, able to stand within 30 minutes of being born.

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Weekend Loves: Colourful kimonos, craft cocktails and calligraphy
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Dublin Zoo welcomes new baby giraffe

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