Note that the second vowel is not as elongated as the original word for giraffe. Similarly, zarafa could refer to a spring someone has in their step or if they are running or jumping around playfully.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Virginia State Police, veterinarians, giraffe transporters and officials with the Attorney General's Animal Law Unit were at the Natural Bridge Zoo in Rockbridge ...

On Tuesday, May 20, giraffe transporters, vets and officials with the Attorney General's Animal Law Unit loaded the animal onto a transport trailer and hit the road. More than 500 days ago ...

A baby giraffe whose birth in March came as a surprise at the Maryland Zoo this week received a name — Titali, which means “butterfly” in the Bulu language spoken in southern Cameroon.

Photo from San Diego Zoo Safari Park An endangered baby Masai giraffe has been born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California, officials say. The male calf, which has not yet been named ...

Thorn is the first giraffe born at the Denver Zoo since the 2017 birth of Dobby, who is now the oldest giraffe in their herd. BB's Baby Has a Name! 🦒 BB's baby has a name! We're delighted to ...

The Tulsa Zoo’s newest resident has a name: Jasiri. The female giraffe calf, whose name means “courageous” in Swahili, was officially introduced to the public this week. Pronounced Jah-see ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - A zoo in Colorado said a legendary 22-year-old giraffe died last week following an age-related health decline. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo said the giraffe ...