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A leg up for giraffes: Auburn researcher explores hoof health

August 19, 2025 3:04 PM | Anonymous

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, CVM News
By Troy Johnson

In contemplating the wonder and complexity of the natural world, the late author Kurt Vonnegut found metaphorical utility in stilt-legged, flexible-necked vegetarians capable of balancing 2,500 pounds of body weight on four feet the approximate diameter of dinner plates. “Evolution is so creative,” Vonnegut wrote. “That’s how we got giraffes.” - view full article


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