The University of Cape Town, along with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, ... Skulls were digitized using handheld surface scanners and CT imaging, creating 3D models for analysis.

They used digital 3D models to estimate whether a giraffe could theoretically float and move in water. The result? Yes, giraffes can swim. Technically.

Nature - Extinct giraffe was a huge beast. Skip to main content. Thank you for visiting nature.com. ... UK, and his colleagues created a 3D model of this giraffid's skeleton (pictured), ...