A whole-genome study confirms the existence of four distinct species of giraffes, corroborating the conclusions of a 2016 DNA study; previously, it was believed that all giraffes were members of a single species. The study also supports the existence of seven subspecies of giraffes.
DNA studies confirm the existence of four distinct species of giraffes. Prior to the study, it was believed there was only one species.
DNA studies confirm the existence of four distinct species of giraffes. Prior to the study, it was believed thatthere was only one species.
A whole-genomestudy confirms the existence of four distinct species of giraffes,corroborating the conclusionsofa2016DNAstudy;previously, it was believed that allgiraffes weremembers ofasinglespecies.Thestudy alsosupportstheexistence ofsevensubspeciesofgiraffes.
