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The request has been made to define the thermal adaptations of giraffe. The following extends to all subspecies of giraffe. These are adaptations that help giraffe in tropical areas but are a problem in the cold. Many of these adaptations contribute to the peracute mortality captive giraffe.
Peracute mortality syndrome, or giraffe wasting disease, has been a leading cause of mortality in giraffe since the 1970s. It generally presents as acute death without premonitory signs. It is characterized by serous atrophy of adipose tissue and weight loss. Other lesions are non specific. Several articles have been published suggesting a potential nutritional component.