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 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 - 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
Giraffe | The Animal Facts | Appearance, Diet, Habitat, Behavior Giraffes make their home in much of the east and south of sub-Saharan Africa They are mostly found in savanna and woodland habitats Most giraffe births occur in the dry season from May to August with breeding having occurred in the previous rainy season
Giraffe - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants Giraffes have a small hump on their back and have a spotted pattern similar to that of a leopard For a long time, people called the giraffe a “camel-leopard,” because they believed that it was a combination of a camel and a leopard