Genetic analysis uncovers four species of giraffe, not just one
Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 11:01
in Biology & Nature
Up until now, scientists had only recognized a single species of giraffe made up of several subspecies. But, according to the most inclusive genetic analysis of giraffe relationships to date, giraffes actually aren't one species, but four. For comparison, the genetic differences among giraffe species are at least as great as those between polar and brown bears.