The secret to the giraffe’s long neck lies in its growth plates. During the giraffe’s development, the growth plates at the ends of the cervical vertebrae remain active for a longer period ...

A baby giraffe whose birth in March came as a surprise at the Maryland Zoo this week received a name — Titali, which means “butterfly” in the Bulu language spoken in southern Cameroon.

A giraffe gave birth to an unexpected calf at the Maryland Zoo, officials said. Zookeepers said they didn’t know Kipepeo, the 4-year-old mama giraffe who had arrived at their facility in ...