Giraffe - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
Giraffe | Facts, Information, Habitat, Species, & Lifespan | Britannica
WEBSep 17, 2024 · Males weigh up to 1,930 kg (4,250 pounds), females up to 1,180 kg (2,600 pounds). The tail may be a metre in length and has a long black tuft on the end; there is also a short black mane. Both sexes have a pair of horns, though males possess other bony protuberances on the skull.
Giraffe - National Geographic
WEBGiraffes 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 .
Giraffe Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
WEBJul 15, 2020 · The giraffe gestation period is about 14 months, and an adult female giraffe typically gives birth to one newborn, called a calf, at a time. When a calf is born, it is born feet first, followed...
Giraffe - Top Facts, Sounds, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal …
WEBAdult males weigh between 1,764 – 4,255 pounds (800 – 930 kilograms), while females weigh only 1,213 – 2,601 pounds (550 – 1,180 kilograms). The giraffe has the longest tail of any land mammal. Their tail can grow to be 8 feet (2.4 …
Giraffidae - Wikipedia
WEBAn adult giraffe head can weigh 30 kg (66 lb), and if necessary, male giraffes establish a hierarchy among themselves by swinging their heads at each other, horns first, a behavior known as "necking".
Giraffe - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBBasic facts about Giraffe: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
Giraffe - National Geographic Kids
WEBMany young giraffes, called calves, die from lion attacks during their first year of life. Once a giraffe reaches adulthood its height is often enough to protect it from lions. Adult giraffes,...
ADW: Giraffa camelopardalis: INFORMATION
WEBAdult giraffes are well able to defend themselves. They remain vigilant and are capable of running quickly and delivering deadly blows with their front hooves. Crocodiles may also prey on giraffes when they come to waterholes to drink.
Giraffe (Giraffa Camelopardalis) - Lifestyle, Diet, and More
WEBDec 9, 2021 · An adult male giraffe has a height ranging between 14.1 to 19.7 feet. Females are shorter than their male counterparts and can grow up to 14 feet tall. On top of their head, both sexes have 2-3 specialized horns called ossicones.