The Giraffe's Short Neck: Why Evolutionary Thought Needs a Holistic Foundation — The Nature Institute
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An Extinct, Head-Butting Animal May Help Explain Giraffes' Long Necks | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine
If giraffes had short necks, would they eat grass or would they try to stretch the leaves on trees? Or would they just go for lame bushes. This is very serious mate. -
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A rare variety known as the short-necked giraffe #giraffeoftheday | Giraffe pictures, Giraffe, Short neck
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