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4 species of giraffe explained: How scientists rethought the classification of Giraffa

Quick Take The official 4-species status was achieved only after reviewing recent genetic, morphological, and biogeographic ...
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Giraffes Reclassified to Four Distinct Species, Not Just One

WINDHOEK, Namibia, September 8, 2025 (ENS) – A fresh assessment of the tallest living land animal and largest ruminant on Earth has officially recognized four distinct species of giraffes, overturning ...