Punsly, O. Dezign, U. Jokester, L. Witti, E.
The seemingly endless neck of the giraffe has long puzzled biologists and mathematicians alike. In this paper, we apply homological algebra to shed light on this evolutionary marvel. Our analysis involves modeling the giraffe's vertebrae as modules and using the concept of the Ext functor to measure the elongation of its neck. We also compare the giraffe to other animals with long necks, such as the ostrich and the brachiosaurus, and explore the implications of our findings for the understanding of homology and biodiversity. Our results offer a new perspective on the giraffe's neck as a mathematical feat rather than a mere biological adaptation.