Researchers found that some animals could “count” carrots in a test—and may have better numerical skills than dogs or horses.

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In addition to humans, some species of primates and birds have demonstrated under experimental conditions their ability to ...

Millions of years ago, a fiery plume rising from Earth’s mantle reshaped continents, closing ancient seas and lifting land that would forever change life on our planet. This upheaval forged a bridge ...

To the casual observer on a photo safari, the giraffe is an iconic, gentle giant browsing the acacia tops. But to a cardiovascular physiologist, a giraffe is a walking, breathing hydraulic paradox.

Giraffe intelligence surprises scientists as the animals perform simple mental addition to choose larger hidden food rewards.

Every year, on June 21, the world celebrates the tallest animals on the planet by enjoying World Giraffe Day. This is a spectacular occasion because giraffes have an understated beauty that makes them ...

There’s something oddly hypnotic about watching a giraffe move, like it’s gliding through the air on stilts. Still, a lot of ...

If you've ever wondered why the giraffe has such a long neck, the answer seems clear: it lets them reach succulent leaves atop tall acacia trees in Africa. Only giraffes have direct access to those ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Jason Pootoolal, president of Save the Giraffes, about using in vitro fertilization for wild giraffes to save the species from extinction. Giraffes might be facing ...