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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
Species identified by stephen whittaker
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By stephen whittaker

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Uploaded Jan 21, 2014. Captured Oct 7, 2013 16:18 in Unnamed Road, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
  • NIKON D90
  • f/7.1
  • 10/40000s
  • ISO3200
  • 145mm