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Giraffes are herbivores that initially had shorter necks. They are found in grasslands and areas where trees grow tall. To feed on leaves from tall trees, giraffes had to stretch their necks. This behavior paved the way for

of giraffes with longer necks. A giraffe’s long neck is a
adaptation.

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This behavior paved the way for natural selection of giraffes with longer necks. A giraffe’s long neck is a structural adaptation.

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