State of Giraffe report says that the animal is still under threat of extinction, despite some populations recovering.

The four genetically distinct species also have unique cranial morphologies, thus confirming the existence of a quartet of ...

While giraffes are not native to the U.S., listing them under the act would still provide protections to giraffe populations. The Endangered Species Act, enacted in 1973, ...

Over the past decade there has been a 30% drop in giraffe numbers, with total numbers under 100,000. It is hoped that classifying current subspecies as fully fledged species will help inform ...

A researcher at The University of Texas led a study of the jousting weevil, a type of beetle that lives in Panama, and discovered, for example, that the largest members of the species can be up to 26 ...

A 31-year-old giraffe named Twiga has died at its home at Texas' Ellen Trout Zoo, officials said over the weekend. She was believed to be one of the world's oldest living giraffes in captivity.