How do giraffes get obese?

To put it quite simply, giraffes rarely get obese. For one, they are constantly moving, so they burn a lot of calories. Some zoos have even created contraptions to make sure that they have to exercise a lot to get their food. read more

Giraffes are the tallest land mammals on the planets, but this giraffe – nicknamed Shackie – is the fattest of the tallest. The average mass for an adult male giraffe is 1,200 kilograms (2,600 lb) while the average mass for an adult female is 2,600 pounds. read more

A magnificent tail, very dandy legs with rounded knees, a back which looks like a camel hump, a gorgeous long neck which looks like a giant ruler, and excellent ears. read more