29/06/2026
Did you know a giraffe’s “horns” aren’t actually horns?
They’re called ossicones—bone structures covered with skin and fur. Both male and female giraffes are born with them, but they aren’t fused to the skull until later in life. Male giraffes often develop larger, bald-topped ossicones after years of sparring with rivals, while females usually keep theirs smooth and tufted with hair.
Nature’s tallest land animal wears one of its most fascinating adaptations right on its head!
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Photo credit 📸 Adam Felix Mlay
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