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giraffe

[juh-raf, -rahf] / dʒəˈræf, -ˈrɑf /


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On the lam in Texas: Gracie the giraffe.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026

The arrival of a new bull giraffe at a safari park could help save one of the world's rarest species of the mammal.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

As the animal grew from dog sized to horse sized to giraffe sized and eventually to enormous proportions, its place in the ecosystem shifted at each stage.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026

They also have English Staffordshire porcelain dog and giraffe figurines, vintage British and French Majolica plates, and lamps and rugs they found on Etsy, EBay and at auctions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026

Sam could see that you climbed up the giraffe and slid down its long neck, and that it would probably be a whole lot of fun.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

He has used giraffes, hippos, rhinos, camels and zebras, and now has both bisons and elephants at the Great Moscow Circus, which opened during the Soviet era.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

There are currently nine female Nubian giraffes at Longleat, all of whom were born at the park.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

Patterns resembling Voronoi diagrams can often be seen in nature, including the markings on giraffes.

From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026

“Think how you’ll grieve for all you’ll leave behind,” she sings to a herd of otters, koalas, flamingos, giraffes, bunnies and kangaroos fleeing Oz for the safety of the Yellow Brick Underground Railroad.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2025

Suddenly, amidst the tall and slim trees up ahead, you notice two giraffes quietly observing you.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel


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