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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living animal species, and the largest ruminant. It is covered in large, irregular patches of yellow to black fur separated by white, off-white, or dark yellowish brown background. The average mass for an adult male giraffe is 1,200 kilograms (2,600 lb) while the average mass for an adult female is 830 kilograms (1,800 lb).[3][4] It is approximately 4.3 metres (14 ft) to 5.2 metres (17 ft) tall, although the tallest male recorded stood almost 6 metres (20 ft).[3][4]
The giraffe is related to deer and cattle, but is placed in a separate family, the Giraffidae, consisting of only the giraffe and its closest relative, the okapi. Its range extends from Chad in Central Africa toSouth Africa.
Giraffes usually inhabit savannas, grasslands, or open woodlands. However, when food is scarce they will venture into areas with denser vegetation. They prefer areas with plenty of acacia growth. They will drink large quantities of water when available, which enables them to live for extended periods in dry, arid areas.
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What does giraffes move?
This question means either, what are the things that giraffes move, or (in very bad grammar) how do giraffes move. Let us know which, then we can answeer it.
What actors and actresses appeared in Giraffes and Laughs and Feelings and Things - 2008?
The cast of Giraffes and Laughs and Feelings and Things - 2008 includes: Zahra Browne as Lucy
Are there non-living things affecting giraffes?
No Not that I can imagine.
What are the antenna things that giraffes have?
those are the giraffe horns
Do giraffes live on the Savannah?
yes they do live on savannahs and savannahs and giraffes are awesome so in the end Giraffes are the best
What kind of plants do giraffes eat?
giraffes eats treetop acacia buds and also plants..
What are a giraffes variations?
Similarities in any giraffes compared to other giraffes are variation. Basically just explain a giraffe, you would need to compare two things to find out the difference of variation in them.
What things eats leaves?
Insects and giraffes (that's all i know)
How many spinal things do giraffes have?
giraffes actually, amazingly have the same amout as humans! though this may seem impossible, it is true, just giraffe's are bigger.
What are some living things in the grasslands?
Grasshoppers, Lions, Giraffes, Bugs, Zebras.
What are are the things on a giraffes head?
The 'horns' are formed from ossified cartilage, and are called ossicones.
How are the giraffes made?
This is the best answer at santas workshop with all the other animals
