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Giraffe Fun fact: A giraffe has an extra strong heart so that it can pump enough blood all the way to the head. Giraffa camelopardalis,Giraffe,Kruger,Mammals Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Giraffe

Fun fact: A giraffe has an extra strong heart so that it can pump enough blood all the way to the head.

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The Northern Giraffe

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.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Apr 24, 2011. Captured Jul 27, 2009 12:21.
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  • DSLR-A100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO250
  • 300mm