Giraffe - Wikipedia Giraffes (genus Giraffa) are large African hoofed mammals They are the tallest living terrestrial animals and the largest ruminants on Earth They are classified under the family Giraffidae, along with their closest extant relative, the okapi
Giraffe - Top Facts, Sounds, Diet Habitat Information Adult giraffes are not usually preyed on because of their size, eyesight and powerful kicks, however, lions can prey on smaller individuals and giraffes are a common food source for big cats
10 giraffe facts! - National Geographic Kids Ten facts about giraffes for kids Learn where giraffes live, what they eat, how tall they grow and more here at National Geographic Kids
Giraffe - National Geographic Kids Being tall comes in handy when plucking leaves from trees But to drink water, a giraffe must spread its long legs outward and lower its head Giraffes grow about 4 feet (1 2 meters) in their
14 fascinating facts about giraffe There are lots of fascinating things to know about giraffe, but the most important facts are that there are four distinct giraffe species and that their population is declining rapidly, with only about 140,000 remaining in Africa
Giraffe Facts | Mammals | BBC Earth With their long napes and lanky legs, giraffes are literally head and shoulders above the rest – towering over the arid African savannahs, they are the tallest mammals roaming the Earth
Giraffe Animal Facts - Giraffa - A-Z Animals Giraffes are large African ruminant mammals in the genus Giraffa, characterized by extreme neck and leg length and a browsing lifestyle primarily on tree foliage (notably acacias)
14 Great Giraffe Facts - Fact Animal Found in the sub-Saharan African savannas, giraffes are herbivores that mostly eat leaves and shoots thanks to their height and long necks Least Concern to Critically Endangered
Giraffe - African Wildlife Foundation They are the world’s tallest mammals They are uniquely adapted to reach vegetation inaccessible to other herbivores Unusually elastic blood vessels and uniquely adapted valves help offset the sudden buildup of blood (to prevent fainting) when giraffes’ heads are raised, lowered, or swung quickly