Desert Wanderers

Although the etymology of the word 'giraffe' is a bit ambiguous, one of my favorite explanations of the name is that it is partially rooted in the Arabic word 'zarafa' which roughly translates to 'fast walker'. For these desert and savannah wanderers, covering substantial ground is often a requisite to find sufficient resources. With their long legs and graceful gate, they are supremely adapted to meet this challenge.