A Giraffe’s Neck Is About 1.8 Metres Long

An adult giraffe’s neck is about 1.5–1.8 metres long. San Diego Zoo gives a typical length of around 1.8 metres, though it can be longer in some large males. Despite the long neck, giraffes, like most mammals, have only seven cervical vertebrae—they are simply extremely elongated. The illustration is AI-generated.