GIRAFFE

Giraffa camelopardalis

  • Common name:
    GIRAFFE

    Scientific name:
    Giraffa camelopardalis

    Class:
    Mammals

    Order:
    Artiodattili

    Family
    Giraffidae

    Provenance:
    Africa

    Diet:
    leaves – fruits

    Habitat:
    Savannah

    Reproduction:
    13-15 month, 1 puppy for childbirth

  • The Giraffe is the tallest animal in the world. It can reach 6-7 metres. It has an extrememly elongated neck and limbs which allow it to reach the highest leaves of the trees. It tears off the leaves with its long prehensile tongue. To drink it has to widen its legs and lower its neck
    Giraffes live in family groups that frequently mix with larger ones of zebras and antelopes. If attacked, they defend themselves with powerful kicking.