A global authority on endangered species says the giraffe could become extinct. — -- The world's tallest land mammal is now in danger of becoming extinct in the wild, a global authority on ...

Zoos and private collections teach, inspire, and connect people to animals they may never encounter in the wild. And, in some cases, those animals represent valuable "assurance ...

A giraffe calf has been born at West Midlands Safari Park in England – making it the park's first baby of the year.

Zoos and wildlife parks across North America are home to hundreds of giraffes that awe millions of visitors each year. These gentle giants tower over the crowds, serving as living ambassadors for ...

For over 200 years, there has been just one species of giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. This unmistakable African animal is ...

Giraffes aren’t hard to spot, but the setting makes a difference. Across Africa, a few places stand out for how they connect you to these animals and the landscape they depend on. These parks and ...

With "The Woman Who Loves Giraffes," openly lesbian filmmaker Alison Reid creates a uniquely captivating hybrid of a movie: the story of a bright-eyed and curious young woman, 23-year-old Canadian ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As wonderful as it would be for every wild animal to live in their natural habitat, many zoos and aquariums provide a safe home ...

Ask any kindergartener, and they’ll tell you that giraffes have two distinguishing features: A long neck and spots. But on July 31, a giraffe at a Tennessee zoo gave birth to a female calf with solid ...

New genomic research shows widespread hybridization among North American giraffes in zoos and private ranches, diminishing their conservation value. Wild giraffes can’t afford to lose their backups.