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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Artiodactyla |
| Family | : | Giraffidae |
| Genus | : | Giraffa |
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| Scientific Name | : | Giraffa camelopardalis |
| Common Name | : | Giraffe |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 9 |
| Location | : | sub-Saharan Africa |
| Habitat | : | Open woodland and savannah |
| Colour | : | White, Tan, Red, Brown, Black |
| Skin Type | : | Hair |
| Size (H) | : | 4m - 6m (13ft - 20ft) |
| Weight | : | 550kg - 1,930kg (1,200lbs - 4,200lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 48kph (30mph) |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Prey | : | Leaves, Fruits, Seeds |
| Predators | : | Lions, Leopards, Hyenas |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Herd |
| Life Span | : | 20 - 25 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 3.5 - 4.5 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 457 days |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Name Of Young | : | Calf |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 13 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Estimated Population Size | : | Stable |
| Biggest Threat | : | Hunting and habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Elongated neck and unique patterned coat |
| Fun Fact | : | Long, black tongue can grow to 18 inches long! |