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
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Uploaded Jan 6, 2014. Captured May 25, 2010 12:18 in 220 Highwood, Horningsham, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7NQ, UK.
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