No, 'Going West with Giraffes' is most likely a work of fiction. Such stories often draw inspiration from various sources but are not based on actual events. They are crafted to engage and captivate the readers' imagination.
I'm not sure exactly who the main characters are without reading the book, but likely there are characters involved in the journey with the giraffes. There could be a protagonist who is in charge of transporting or taking care of the giraffes on their westward journey.
The main theme could be about adventure and the journey. The giraffes in the title likely play a central role in the story, perhaps representing something unique or extraordinary in the adventure.
It could also be a story that uses giraffes as a symbol in a western context. The giraffes might represent something unique like freedom or an otherworldly presence in a rather rough and tumble western world. The novel might then be about the characters' journey to understand or protect these symbols.
Since it has giraffes in it, there could be a character who is a zoologist or an animal lover. They might be on a mission related to the giraffes in the western setting. There could also be some local western folks who are either intrigued or troubled by the presence of the giraffes.
The true story behind 'West with Giraffes' is likely a combination of factual events and creative storytelling. It might draw inspiration from real-life giraffe migrations or conservation efforts in the western regions.
Some scientists think it happened over time through evolution. Giraffes that could reach higher food sources had an advantage and passed on the trait of longer necks to their offspring.