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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

Holly sees an elephant, my husband sees a giraffe.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 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

Calum's "audition" clip uploaded to Instagram featured him, in his pyjamas, reading the story of a giraffe born without markings who learns that their differences make them special.

From BBC Dec. 4, 2025

It was a deep, powerful, huffing roar, amazing for an animal normally as silent as a giraffe.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

"Longleat has been one of the most successful hubs for the breeding programmes of Nubian giraffes, so to start that journey again is a privilege," said Beasley.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

He then proceeded to pitch me an animated children’s show about singing giraffes.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

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

From Science Daily May 14, 2026

In recent weeks, hundreds of giraffes, zebras, and antelopes have been removed from the Kedong Ranch, on the shores of tourist hotspot Lake Naivasha.

From Barron's Nov. 17, 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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