
Genome Reveals Why Giraffes Have Long Necks
Scientists spot mutations that could explain how giraffes became the world’s tallest living mammals
Bethany Augliere is a journalist in the science communication program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She holds a master's degree in marine biology from Florida Atlantic University. For more of her work, visit www.bethanyaugliere.com/ or follow her on Twitter @BethanyAugliere Follow Bethany Augliere on Twitter @BethanyAugliere
Scientists spot mutations that could explain how giraffes became the world’s tallest living mammals
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