Experts said this species cannot be sedated during medical procedures due to their unique physiology, making them the “most challenging wild patients” to treat.

Giraffes also learn how to use their necks by observing other herd members. The more they watch, the more they pick up on feeding, observation, and fighting behaviors. Calves replicate these ...

Still, Suraud says he has seen male giraffes mount other males in mock copulation, often after a fight. He's not sure what to make of the behavior but suggests it may be a type of dominance ...