camelopardalis camelopardalis. 10. Giraffes have the same number of neck vertebrae as humans. Giraffes have seven neck ...

An analysis of skull and vertebrae fossils suggests that an early relative of giraffes butted heads to compete for mates, which may reveal why modern giraffes are so throaty. “Discokeryx has extreme ...

Those with longer necks usually stand to an advantage in these battles. Despite its elongated form, the neck of a giraffe is made up of just seven large bones known as cervical vertebrae. By ...