giraffe

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The proposals on the table attempt to strengthen protections for several shark species, weaken restrictions on trade in giraffes and open the way to limited sales of rhino horn and elephant ivory.

From Barron's

Two elephants in a deep purple-blue and the bright orange silhouette of a giraffe enrich the palette and remind us that Bacchus stopped in India.

From New York Times

On a recent day, the 3-year-old male giraffe could be seen crouching with only its head under a small, circular canopy for shade.

From Seattle Times

According to BBC Science Focus, the same goes for other large prey herbivores, such as zebras, bison, elephants and giraffes, all of which are capable of sleeping on their feet.

From Scientific American

The code specifies hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses, moose, giraffes, baboons and reptiles over 8 feet long, among others.

From Los Angeles Times