Giraffes are famous for their towering height, but this unique anatomy also shapes one of the strangest sleep patterns in the animal kingdom. Living on open grasslands with little shelter, giraffes ...

Masai giraffes are considered endangered, the zoo said. They have few natural predators but their population has declined by 30% over the past 35 years because of habitat loss. Photo from San Diego ...

The giraffe is one of the most beautiful and majestic animals on earth. It holds the title as the tallest terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant on the planet. It's long neck and striking pattern ...