Giraffes (IMAGE) Penn State Caption A new study by researchers at Penn State reveals that populations of giraffes separated geographically by the Great Rift Valley have not exchanged genetic material in more than a thousand years, raising conservation concerns. Credit Sonja-Metzger Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.