Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi

Description

Despite their necks being up to two meters long, giraffes, like almost all mammals, have only seven cervical vertebrae. The difference lies in their size: each vertebra can be up to 30-40 cm long. Together, they create the characteristic, long giraffe profile. These vertebrae are greatly elongated and specially connected, giving the animal great mobility and stability, ideal for feeding in treetops and for "necking," the typical dominance struggle of bulls using their necks.

Another special feature is the first thoracic vertebra, which is functionally similar to the eighth cervical vertebra – a unique adaptation in the animal kingdom. While normal hoofed animals can only rotate vertebra 29 (first thoracic vertebra) by about 20 to 30 degrees, the giraffe achieves a rotation of over 65 degrees with this vertebra. This allows it to lower its long neck into the typical drinking position and comfortably drink water. This special mobility is only possible thanks to the "eighth cervical vertebra."

Specifications:
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Reference image
C6 (cervical vertebrae strongly elongated)

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