How many bones are in a giraffe’s neck?

How many bones are in a giraffe’s neck?

A 7
B 12
C 24

Fact: A giraffe’s neck is on average 6 feet long, and it’s supported by bones called cervical vertebrae. Just like humans, giraffes have only seven vertebrae to support their heads. How do so few bones support such a long neck? An individual bone in the giraffe’s neck can be as long as 10 inches!

Correct Answer: 7

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