Giraffidae - Wikipedia The Giraffidae are a family of ruminant artiodactyl mammals that share a recent common ancestor with deer and bovids This family, once a diverse group spread throughout Eurasia and Africa, presently comprises only two extant genera, the giraffe (between one and eight, usually four, species of Giraffa , depending on taxonomic interpretation
Giraffidae | mammal family | Britannica Giraffes use their long necks to browse foliage that is as high as six meters (20 feet) off the ground, primarily from thorny acacia trees This ability to reach tall branches gives them access to food sources that are unavailable to other herbivores, reducing competition for food
ADW: Giraffidae: INFORMATION Giraffids are large (okapis) to huge (giraffes); weights range from around 250 kg to over 1500 kg They have long and narrow heads, thin lips, and long, seemingly prehensile tongues Okapis lack, however, the extraordinary long neck and legs of giraffes
Giraffes and Okapi (Family Giraffidae) · iNaturalist The Giraffidae are a family of ruminant artiodactyl mammals that share a common ancestor with deer and bovids This family, once a diverse group spread throughout Eurasia and Africa, presently comprises only two extant genera, the giraffe (one species of Giraffa) and the okapi (the only known species of Okapia)
Fossil focus: Giraffidae — where we’ve been and where we’re going Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) are charismatic and iconic animals Together with their closest living relatives, okapis (Okapia johnstonii), they are remnants of an otherwise diverse group of even-toed ungulates – Giraffidae
Giraffes and Okapi (Giraffidae) - Know Your Mammals The Giraffidae family stands out among mammals for its unique adaptations to life in the wild Giraffes are the tallest land animals, recognized for their long necks and legs, while Okapis have a striking appearance reminiscent of both horses and zebras
Giraffidae - mindat. org The Giraffidae are a family of ruminant artiodactyl mammals that share a common ancestor with cervids and bovids This family, once a diverse group spread throughout Eurasia and Africa, presently comprises only two extant genera, the giraffe (one or more species of Giraffa , depending on taxonomic interpretation) and the okapi (the only known
Giraffe Conservation 2025: Height, Threats How to Help Giraffes, the world’s tallest land animals, stretch their iconic long necks up to 6 feet (1 8 meters), gracefully browsing treetops no other creature can reach Their spotted coats and gentle demeanor make them African savanna stars, a sight that mesmerizes visitors and locals alike
Okapis and Giraffes (Giraffidae) | Encyclopedia. com The most familiar of the two Giraffidae species, the giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), is the world's tallest mammal and largest ruminant Males stand up to 11 ft (3 3 m) at the shoulder, but a very long neck of up to 8 ft (2 4 m) means the height of the top of their horns may be 18 ft (5 5 m) from the ground