Editor’s note: The Focus on Research column highlights different research projects and topics being explored at Penn State. The following originally appeared on The Conversation. Everything in biology ...

Those impossibly long legs that make giraffes look like they’re walking on stilts aren’t just architectural supports for a tall body. Scientists have discovered they’re actually energy-saving devices ...

If you've ever wondered why the giraffe has such a long neck, the answer seems clear: it lets them reach succulent leaves atop tall acacia trees in Africa. Only giraffes have direct access to those ...

Originally assumed to comprise just one species, new research confirms 50 years of detailed studies that find giraffes are comprised of at least four cryptic species. Reticulated giraffe (Giraffa ...

Giraffes are among the world’s most recognisable animals. With their elongated necks and long legs, their gracious movements and unique coat patterns, they have inspired people’s imaginations for ...

A Penn State researcher has been trying to get to the bottom of the age-old question of why giraffes have long necks. Ed Reschke Getty Images Editor’s note: The Focus on Research column highlights ...