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

They also have English Staffordshire porcelain dog and giraffe figurines, vintage British and French Majolica plates, and lamps and rugs they found on Etsy, EBay and at auctions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 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

“Are you sure that’s a giraffe? I was thinking more along the lines of a deformed cat.”

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate