Vulnerable
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
The tallest living land animal, using its long neck to browse leaves high in trees.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Savanna
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
20–25 years in the wild
Size
Height 4.3–5.7 m; weight 550–1,900 kg
Scientific Name
Giraffa camelopardalis
About Giraffe
The tallest living land animal, using its long neck to browse leaves high in trees.
Fun Fact
A giraffe has the same number of neck vertebrae as a human: seven.
Videos about Giraffe
Baby giraffe makes new friends | Serengeti - BBC
Watch: Giraffe Steals Snack From Baby In Car
Zebra and Giraffe #wildlife #africa #intothewild
Giraffes For Kids - 10 facts about the world’s tallest animal
Giraffes 101 | Nat Geo Wild
Where Giraffe Lives
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Kenya
, Kenya
Etosha, Namibia
, Kenya