Explore giraffes’ unique sleep patterns—standing rest, rapid REM, and how vigilance keeps them safe from predators.

Zoos and wildlife parks across North America are home to hundreds of giraffes that awe millions of visitors each year. These ...

Giraffes exhibit a unique, fragmented sleep pattern, taking dozens of micro-naps lasting only one to three minutes each. This strategy, averaging just 8.6 minutes of true sleep per night, allows them ...

Known for their very long necks and uniquely patterned bodies, giraffes are a very popular animal in zoos and on wildlife safaris. But how long do giraffes live on average, and what’s it like to be a ...

A reassessment of the iconic species has “some dramatic implications for how we view giraffe conservation across Africa,” a new study concludes. A Masai giraffe, native to East Africa, is one of four ...

In our Meet Milwaukee's Animals series, we speak to an animal caretaker each month to share the stats and stories that make some of our favorite animals so fascinating. Nearly 15 years ago, zookeeper ...

WINDHOEK, Namibia, September 8, 2025 (ENS) – A fresh assessment of the tallest living land animal and largest ruminant on Earth has officially recognized four distinct species of giraffes, overturning ...

Scientists have deployed artificial intelligence models to identify and re-identify endangered giraffes in Tanzania. The Wild Nature Institute partnered with Microsoft’s AI For Good Lab to launch ...

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 ...