Fun Facts about Giraffe's Neck - Surely It's Not As You Think

So did you know that a giraffe's neck is actually made up of the same number of vertebrae as a human's neck? Crazy, right? I mean, you'd think with that long neck they'd have like a million vertebrae or something. But no, just seven. Same as us. And get this, a giraffe's neck can be up to six feet long. Can you imagine having a neck that long? You'd never have to worry about not being able to reach something on the top shelf ever again. Just stick your neck out and voila, problem solved. But here's the kicker. Despite their super long necks, giraffes actually have a hard time bending down to drink water. I mean, can you imagine trying to do downward dog with a neck that long? It's like they're stuck in perpetual awkward yoga pose. And speaking of awkward, have you ever seen a giraffe bite? It's like a weird slow motion dance battle with their necks. They swing their heads at each other like they're trying to give each other a high five, but with way more force. It's like watching a couple of drunk giraffes trying to box each other. So next time you see a giraffe at the zoo, just remember, they may have long necks, but they're just as clumsy and awkward as the rest of us. Oh.