The giraffe is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. The giraffe is also noted for its extremely long neck and legs and prominent horns. It stands 5–6 m tall and has an average weight of 1,200 kg for males and 830 kg for females.
Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
By Sunil R Agadi
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Uploaded Nov 26, 2013. Captured Jan 15, 2012 16:13 in Siddhartha Nagar, Lakshmipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.