Re: Sauropod Energetics (Peristaltic pumps for arteries?)

["Richard W. Travsky" <rtravsky@uwyo.edu>]

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006, Guy Leahy wrote:

> The following article discusses why such a solution to
> high blood pressures in rearing sauropods is unlikely:
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> Proceedings: Biological Sciences
> ISSN: 0962-8452 (Paper) 1471-2954 (Online)
> Issue: Volume 267, Number 1455 / September 22, 2000
>
> Pages: 1883 - 1887
> DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2000.1225
> URL: Linking Options
> Hearts, neck posture and metabolic intensity of
> sauropod dinosaurs
> [...]

So, how big can a giraffe get? What's the biggest one on record?
(since they're about it for something analogous)