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.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with savanna habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 20–25 years in the wild, a size of Height 4.3–5.7 m; weight 550–1,900 kg, a conservation status of Vulnerable.
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
Where Giraffe Lives
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Kenya
, Kenya
Etosha, Namibia
, Kenya