giraffes have the same number of neck bones as humans

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Yes, giraffes have the same number of neck bones as humans. Humans and giraffes have the same number of cervical vertebrae. However, there is a difference in sizes, whereas giraffe bones are long in size up to 25 cm or 10 inches.

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