How to Use giraffe in a Sentence
giraffe
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Perhaps your eye is drawn to the tall and graceful giraffe or the sly cheetah.
— Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2019 -
Kibo was first brought to the wildlife park in 1999 and was known for his wrinkly neck and giraffe kisses, the park said.
— Chelsea Curtis, azcentral, 24 Oct. 2019 -
The limited-edition can, featuring a giraffe and jaguar on the label, is available through the end of this year.
— Birmingham Magazine, al, 5 Nov. 2019 -
The Houston Zoo announced the birth of a male Masai giraffe, born on Mon.
— Danny Hermosillo, Houston Chronicle, 3 Oct. 2019 -
Memphis Zoo is mourning the loss of their oldest giraffe Marilyn.
— Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2019 -
Earlier this week, the zoo shared an update on Facebook, in which the newborn calf could be seen bonding with another giraffe.
— Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 7 July 2024 -
Como Zoo’s giraffes are available for sponsorship, a unique way to help with wildlife conservation efforts.
— J.d. Duggan, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2019 -
The Louisville Zoo is asking area residents and visitors to help name one of its newest members, a baby giraffe.
— Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024 -
Infants might be up to 6 feet tall – like in the case of a Masai giraffe calf – or as hefty as a 250-pound Asian elephant calf.
— Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2024 -
The set includes a giraffe, lion, tiger, elephant, and gorilla for endless pretend and imaginative play.
— Emily Hochberg, Parents, 27 Sep. 2024 -
There will also be giraffe and chimp VIP experiences for an additional fee.
— Jennifer Boehm, sun-sentinel.com, 8 Oct. 2019 -
Humans, baboons, giraffes, elephants and even dolphins divide themselves into family units that are part of larger clans that may have ties or relationships to other groups.
— Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 6 Nov. 2019 -
At the start of the drought, the stripe was as high as a giraffe.
— Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2022 -
Then when the giraffe is able to walk, the team guides it to the raft.
— Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2021 -
Like and just, like, the elephant and then the giraffe.
— Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2023 -
Jesse is the third giraffe to die at the zoo in one month.
— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 1 Nov. 2021 -
Last month, the zoo asked the public to help name the rare giraffe.
— Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023 -
The long neck of the giraffe is what gives it the high blood pressure.
— Nicholas St. Fleur, STAT, 16 Aug. 2024 -
How does a giraffe end up on a ship in the middle of the Atlantic?
— Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2022 -
Its neck is 50 feet long or about six times the length of a giraffe’s neck.
— Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2023 -
Watch the video to see a baby giraffe walking with the aid of braces.
— Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 20 May 2022 -
By the moment the giraffe did pass the branch, one of the monkeys was on his post.
— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2021 -
Tickets to ride the train, carousel or feed the giraffes cost $3 each.
— John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 23 July 2024 -
That’s the size of two giraffes in a year and the whole of the Eiffel Tower in a lifetime.
— Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023 -
As the giraffe tried to pull back in panic, its neck broke.
— Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024 -
In 2010, a giraffe on a South African game reserve was struck.
— Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Sep. 2020 -
Kulture and brother Wave had the chance to pet and feed giraffes.
— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 July 2024 -
As Rosie the giraffe is ready to give birth, the zoo staff prepares for the delivery.
— Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2021 -
How are kids supposed to learn what sound a giraffe makes?
— Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, 11 May 2021 -
The Oakland Zoo, closed to people, is open to giraffes.
— Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, 8 May 2020
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