Giraffe - Wikipedia
The giraffe is a large African hoofed mammal belonging to the genus Giraffa. It is the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant on Earth. Traditionally, giraffes have been thought of as one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine subspecies.
Giraffidae - Wikipedia
The Giraffidae are a family of ruminant artiodactyl mammals that share a recent common ancestor with deer and bovids.
Giraffe - Top Facts, Sounds, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal …
The Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis meaning ‘fast walking camel leopard) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living animal species. The giraffe is related to deer and cattle, however, it is placed in a separate family, the Giraffidae, consisting only of the giraffe and its closest relative, the okapi.
Giraffe Facts — Anne Innis Dagg (AID) Foundation
The giraffe has been described as having a long camel-like neck and a spotted hide resembling a leopard. This description gave rise to the species name for giraffe, “Giraffa camelopardalis” which means “fast walking camel leopard”. The Ancient Greeks believed the giraffe was a cross between a camel and a leopard.
ADW: Giraffa camelopardalis: INFORMATION
Giraffa camelopardalis is the world’s tallest mammal. Male giraffes (bulls) stand a total of 5.7 m from the ground to their horns: 3.3 m at the shoulders with a long neck of 2.4 m. Female giraffes (cows) are 0.7 to 1 m shorter than bulls. Bulls weigh up …
Giraffe | Facts, Information, Habitat, Species, & Lifespan | Britannica
2024年11月25日 · giraffe, (genus Giraffa), any of four species in the genus Giraffa of long-necked cud-chewing hoofed mammals of Africa, with long legs and a coat pattern of irregular brown patches on a light background.
Giraffe - Animal Kingdom
Native to the savannas and grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa, Giraffes are iconic for their towering height, long necks, and distinct coat patterns. These gentle giants are the tallest land animals, with adult males reaching heights of up to 5.5 meters and females slightly shorter.
Giraffe (Giraffa Camelopardalis) - Lifestyle, Diet, and More
2021年12月9日 · Giraffes are the native species of Africa. They can be commonly found in African regions such as Botswana, Angola, Central African Republic, Chad, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Giraffes usually prefer to live in wide and open woodlands and savannahs in their African habitat.
Giraffe - National Geographic
Giraffes are the world's tallest mammals, thanks to their towering legs and long necks. A giraffe's legs alone are taller than many humans—about 6 feet . These long legs allow giraffes to run as...
Giraffe | Nature - PBS
Giraffe's may be gentle, but they are impressive beasts. Clip | Wildlife Vets Take Down Giraffe — To Save It! A rare giraffe species takes a road trip to the other side of the Nile River....