U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed that three populations of the world’s tallest land animal be classified as endangered, a move ...

In addition to their long necks, giraffes' tongues can also help them reach these leaves. Given that these animals eat for so long, their tongues can easily spend hours per day in direct sunlight ...

Sam, a young tortoise, wishes he had a longer neck to reach the nicest leaves. Grandad Charlie tells Sam a story about giraffes. Long ago, giraffes didn’t have long necks. They wanted to eat the ...

They can pluck the leaves from even the spikiest of trees. How many hours do giraffes spend eating a day? Giraffes spend most of their time eating, feeding between 16 to 20 hours a day.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed that three populations of the world’s tallest land animal be classified as endangered, a move ...

According to Potawatomi Zoo officials, the baby giraffe that was born earlier this fall is starting to learn to eat leaves, a crucial step it their development.

Giraffes mostly eat leaves, flowers, and fruits from tall trees like acacias, which grow high above the ground. By feeding on these elevated parts of trees, giraffes can access a food supply that ...