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 27, 2015. Captured Apr 2, 2011 09:21 in 370 Zoo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218, USA.