Adaptations
A long, muscular tongue helps strip leaves from thorny branches. A powerful heart and specialized blood vessels help maintain circulation between the chest and head across the animal's great height.
Behavior and daily life
Giraffes are tall browsing mammals that feed on leaves beyond the reach of many other herbivores. Their height also gives them a wide view across open woodland and savanna.
Conservation
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Conservation conditions vary across the species range. Follow the linked background reference for the latest assessment and regional guidance.
A giraffe has seven neck vertebrae, the same number found in most other mammals.
