Giraffa camelopardalis

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Giraffa camelopardalis is the scientific name for the giraffe, the tallest living terrestrial animal known for its extremely long neck and legs, distinctive spotted coat, and browsing lifestyle on African savannas.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf artiodactyl
mammal
species
activityPattern diurnal
averageFemaleHeight about 4.5 meters
averageMaleHeight about 5.5 meters
averageMassFemale around 1,200 kilograms
averageMassMale up to 1,900 kilograms
binomialName Giraffa camelopardalis
bloodPressureAdaptation specialized cardiovascular system for tall stature
browsingStratum tree canopy
class Mammalia
coatPattern irregular brown patches on lighter background
commonName giraffe
conservationConcerns habitat loss
poaching
defense powerful kicks
diet herbivorous
family Giraffidae
feedingBehavior browser
genus Giraffa
geographicRange sub-Saharan Africa
gestationPeriod about 15 months
habitat open woodland
savanna
hornType ossicones
kingdom Animalia
lifespanInCaptivity up to about 30 years
lifespanInWild about 20–25 years
locomotion quadrupedal
maximumRecordedHeight around 5.9 meters
nativeTo Africa
neckVertebraeCount 7
notableFeature spotted coat pattern
very long legs
very long neck
offspringPerBirth usually one calf
order Artiodactyla
phylum Chordata
predators African wild dogs
hyenas
lions
primaryFood leaves
twigs
reproduction viviparous
sexualDimorphism males generally larger than females
socialStructure loosely structured herds
taxonRank species
tongueColor dark bluish-black
tongueLength around 45 centimeters

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