Definition of Giraffes. Meaning of Giraffes. Synonyms of Giraffes

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Definition of Giraffes

Giraffe
Giraffe Gi*raffe", n. [F. girafe, Sp. girafa, from Ar. zur[=a]fa, zar[=a]fa.] (Zo["o]l.) An African ruminant (Camelopardalis giraffa) related to the deers and antelopes, but placed in a family by itself; the camelopard. It is the tallest of animals, being sometimes twenty feet from the hoofs to the top of the head. Its neck is very long, and its fore legs are much longer than its hind legs.

Meaning of Giraffes from wikipedia

- Lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, and African wild dogs may prey upon giraffes. Giraffes live in herds of related females and their offspring or bachelor herds...
- restaurant and cafe chain USS Giraffe (IX-118), a United States Navy ship in service between 1943 and 1946 The Giraffes (disambiguation) 麒麟 (disambiguation)...
- The Giraffes can be one of the following bands: The Giraffes (Brooklyn band) The Giraffes (album) The Giraffes (Seattle band) Giraffe (disambiguation)...
- West African giraffes lived in Algeria and Morocco in ancient periods until their extinctions due to the Saharan dry climate. Giraffes collectively are...
- giraffes from a raised observation platform. The Giraffe Center is also home to several warthogs which freely roam the area along with the giraffes....
- protected areas were important for keeping giraffes in the larger landscape. In situ conservation of Masai giraffes is being done by several government agencies...
- A common ancestor between giraffes and okapi emerged an estimated 11.5 mya. The closest living relative to both giraffes and okapi outside of Africa...
- for artificial selection. He said that giraffes in zoos bred very well and where this was the case, giraffes had to be selected to ensure the best genes...
- "Secret life of dwarf giraffes uncovered in Africa". news.yahoo.com. The Telegraph. Retrieved 9 January 2021. "Kenya: Endangered giraffes killed by low power...
- needed] Recent genetic studies also shows distinct genetic po****tions of giraffes that makes conservation of these subspecies even more important. The po****tion...