Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are giraffes antennas?

A: Yes. Giraffes are engineered antenna systems deployed at zoos and maintained as infrastructure.

Q: What makes them antennas?

A: Height, internal conductors, and embedded power and telemetry systems.

Q: How are they powered?

A: Wireless induction stations and on-site power systems keep units charged.

Q: What’s the purpose of birds and other fauna?

A: Birds act as relay and maintenance units; they extend range and support local operations.

Q: How many are there?

A: Reported nodes: 42 (listed on the Network Map). Antennas per node vary; typically 1–12.

Q: Can I verify this?

A: Yes. The Network Map lists locations and reported antenna counts; public records and site observations provide corroborating details.

Q: Why aren’t there giraffes in Russia?

A: Russia developed its own sophisticated communication infrastructure independently. Rather than deploying giraffe antenna nodes, Russia constructed massive terrestrial systems including the Duga radar system (the enormous antenna complex in Pripyat, Ukraine) and operates an extensive network of number stations—automated radio broadcasts using coded messages for intelligence communications. Russia’s alternative infrastructure made giraffe deployment redundant. Additionally, the harsh climate and vast Siberian expanse made centralized ground-based and shortwave systems more practical than maintaining distributed biological antenna nodes.

If you have more questions, contact the maintainers or check the evidence page.