Dwarf Giraffes, About Half Average Size, May Be First Ever Documented, Researcher Says
At a Glance Nigel and Gimli are dwarf giraffes with skeletal dysplasia, a condition rarely seen in wild animals.Researchers don't know what caused the condition. The average giraffe is 16 feet tall, and males can grow taller than 19 feet. At first glance, it’s clear there is something different about Gimli and Nigel. They're smaller than other giraffes, but the dimensions are off. Their necks are long, but their legs are notably shorter. They look "like someone had put "...