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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

Daniel Chiaberta zips through the crowds at the FAO Schwarz toy store in Midtown Manhattan, pointing out giant giraffe plush toys, luxury teddy bears and scented slime.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 21, 2025

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

Stephen Michael, a tomato farmer in Kimana, says elephants and giraffes occasionally raid farms in the area.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

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

From Science Daily May 14, 2026

Sen. Adam Schiff and California Gov. Gavin Newsom — are rendered as giraffes, turtles, antelopes and other animals.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 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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