This Mountain Zoo Is Spending $40 Million to Rethink How Giraffes Live in Human Care

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is celebrating 100 years in 2026, and they’re ringing in this milestone in a major way. The ...

Ask Dr. Universe: Giraffes likely evolved to have dark tongues to protect their skin cells

Why are giraffes’ tongues purple? – Winona, 6, Wisconsin. Dear Winona, When I was little, I visited a drive through zoo. A giraffe slithered its long, purple ton ...
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Rethinking giraffes: The science behind four separate species

Quick Take The official 4-species status was achieved only after reviewing recent genetic, morphological, and biogeographic studies on giraffes. The great reduction of price in genetic and genomic ...

Why Are Some Giraffes White? The Rare Genetic Condition Behind Their Unusual Appearance

When we think of giraffes, we instantly think of them being the typical combination of dark orange or brown patches ...
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Giraffe Lifespan: How Long Do Giraffes Live?

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 ...
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CMZoo tops out new giraffe center with traditional ceremony

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) celebrated a significant milestone on Wednesday, Oct. 22, with the placement of the final steel beam for the new International Center for the ...
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First giraffes move into Saint Louis Zoo’s WildCare Park

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park happily welcomes its first two resident giraffes to the Zoo’s new safari park and conservation center, coming to north St. Louis County in ...