Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jasiri's name translates to "courageous" in Swahili. She's been a brave, little giraffe since her arrival. (Courtesy of the San ...

With spring on the horizon, everything fresh and new is welcomed with open arms. We love seeing blooms, greenery and new life pop up all around, pulling us out of the cold of winter. Personally, I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There is a baby boom for giraffes at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium! Makali, a Masai giraffe at the KCZoo, gave ...

There’s a new long-legged baby at the Memphis Zoo, and he’s already making a big impression (literally!). A male reticulated giraffe calf was born on Feb. 5, marking a major milestone for the zoo. The ...

Giraffes developed long necks to help them adapt to eating the leaves of tall trees in savanna areas, according to one theory ...

While its giraffe exhibit remains under construction and closed to the public, the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium gave animal lovers a behind-the-scenes peak at their newborn baby giraffe this week.

Get ready for this little guy to steal your heart. Meet Bogey, a baby giraffe who was born at the Memphis Zoo on April 3. He is not yet on exhibit, but he has already posed for some adorable photos.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced the birth of a male Masai giraffe calf — a species listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) — marking the facility’s ...

The Abilene Zoo has euthanized Kito, a beloved giraffe who lived at the facility for more than a decade.

A tornado watch is in effect for parts of northwest Kansas until 11 p.m. Saturday. This alert joins the Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect through 10 p.m. in central Kansas. The Riverfest — Kansas' ...