Zoology of the ZooPl. V
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Giraffidae
Fig. 1. Giraffe
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Up to about 5.5 m tall |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 800-1,900 kg |
| Food | Herbivore: acacia leaves and shoots |
| Lifespan | About 25 years |
| Society | Loose, shifting groups |
| Habitat | savanna |
| Range | Africa |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Some scientists divide giraffes into four species; IUCN still lists one species with several subspecies.
Observe: Watch the 45 cm tongue wrap around leaves, and how a giraffe splays its legs to drink.