vertebral deformity

In the vast savannas of Africa, one giraffe has astonished wildlife experts by surviving six years with a severely deformed neck — a condition rarely seen in the wild. Normally, a giraffe’s long neck — made up of seven elongated cervical vertebrae — is essential for reaching treetop foliage and asserting dominance during fights. But in this extraordinary case, one or more of … [Read more...] about A Giraffe Who Survived Six Years in the Wild With a Deformed Neck