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Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi

 

Giraffes have long necks which they use to browse tree leaves. The neck has seven highly lengthened vertebrae, otherwise the usual number of vertebrae for a mammal. However, some zoologists claim there are eight. Moreover, the vertebrae are separated by very flexible joints, the base of the neck has spines which project upward to form a hump over the shoulders and anchor muscles hold the neck upright.

 

Wild Animal Park Escondido Ca

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Uploaded on November 23, 2008
Taken on July 8, 2006