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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 Elliot Pordes
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By Elliot Pordes

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Uploaded Sep 14, 2014. Captured Sep 11, 2014 15:50 in Central Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire LU6 2LF, UK.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/395s
  • ISO200
  • 141mm