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Detailed explanation-1: -Even though the neck of a giraffe can be eight feet long and weigh up to 600 pounds, they only have seven neck vertebrae-the same number of neck bones that humans have!

Detailed explanation-2: -Overview. These are the seven bones of the neck, called the cervical vertebra. The top bone, seen on the right of this picture, is called the atlas, and is where the head attaches to the neck. The second bone is called the axis, upon which the head and atlas rotate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Despite its elongated form, the neck of a giraffe is made up of just seven large bones known as cervical vertebrae.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nearly all mammals have the same number of cervical vertebrae no matter how long or short their necks are – humans, giraffes, mice, whales, and platypuses all have exactly seven cervical vertebrae.

Detailed explanation-5: -Just like humans, giraffes have seven neck vertebrae. For giraffes, however, each one can be over 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) long! Both male and female giraffes have two distinct, hair-covered horns called ossicones. Male giraffes use their horns to spar, throwing their neck against each other.