2006-10-13 05:03:55 · 4 answers · asked by shuja 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Looks like 36, including the tail. I do know that giraffes have the same number of bones in their necks as humans (8), they're just longer.
2006-10-13 05:12:23 · answer #1 · answered by MadScientist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A spinal cord has no bones, and that would include a giraffe's spinal cord.
A spinal cord is basically a bundle of nerves running through holes in the vertebra that make up the spine and neck of animals classified as vertebrates.
2006-10-13 05:12:32 · answer #2 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a correction on the NECK bones issue:
"Most mammals have only seven neck bones (cervical vertebrate), but there are exceptions to this rule. The manatee and the two-toed sloth have only SIX cervical vertebrae and the three-toed sloth has NINE cervical vertebrae."
2006-10-13 07:15:52 · answer #3 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same as us - do u know that?
oops - - neck has same - sorry
2006-10-13 05:12:10 · answer #4 · answered by tirebiter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋