giraffe

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On the lam in Texas: Gracie the giraffe.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 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

Kenyan authorities seized 400kg of giraffe meat as part of the global crackdown and, in Belgium, primate flesh was found.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

I shrugged, and drew a second giraffe with a dramatic, Z-shaped crook to its neck.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver