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Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis

The giraffe is the world's tallest land animal, easily recognized by its extremely long neck and legs, as well as its distinctive spotted coat. Native to the savannas and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, giraffes use their height to browse leaves and shoots high up in trees…

Classification

Mammal

Family

Giraffidae

Habitat

Savanna and open woodland

Diet

Herbivore

Conservation status

Vulnerable

Lifespan

20-25 years

Weight

800-1,200 kg (1,760-2,650 lbs)

Scientific name

Giraffa camelopardalis

Did you know?

A giraffe's heart is about 60 cm (2 feet) long and weighs up to 11 kg (25 lbs) to pump blood all the way to its brain.
Giraffes have a tongue that can reach up to 45 cm (18 inches) in length and is darkly pigmented to prevent sunburn. Each giraffe's coat pattern is unique, much like a human fingerprint. Despite their long necks, giraffes have the same number of neck vertebrae as humans—seven.

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