Giraffes have two short horns, which lie down flat at birth. Males (bulls) grow extra bony lumps on their large heads which they use to fight other bulls. They swing their necks to hit each other. This is called 'necking'.
Friends of the Future
In 2006, The Taronga Foundation established a bequest club called Friends of the Future. If you would like to join others who have chosen to support us through a bequest, you too can become a Friend of the Future, enabling us to acknowledge your generosity during your lifetime.
Members receive invitations to events, updates on what's happening at Taronga and Western Plains Zoos, and acknowledgment on special occasions. Membership is entirely optional and there is no obligation to provide us with any information if you prefer to remain anonymous.
For more information about becoming a Friend of the Future, please email Fran O'Brien at fobrien@zoo.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9978 4573.
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