At the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya, a Rothschild giraffe reaches for a treat from a guest. The small hotel works with the nonprofit Giraffe Centre to introduce breeding pairs of endangered giraffes to Kenyan national parks.
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14 Photos of Giraffes With Their Heads In the Clouds
On World Giraffe Day, see majestic photos of the world's tallest mammal.
June 20 is the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice, the longest day of the year. So what better time to celebrate an animal known for its long neck? That's right: In honor of the solstice, June 21 is World Giraffe Day.
Because of their unique appearance, giraffes were once called long-necked camel leopards. But believe it or not, humans and giraffes have the same number of vertebrae in their necks—seven—though the giraffes use them a bit differently. Scientists still aren’t sure about all the evolutionary benefits of the long neck, but whether it only helps to reach the tops of trees, or if it can woo a potential partner, the result is a beautiful beast that can
