Mammals
Giraffe
With a towering neck and a remarkable stride, giraffes are built for life among the treetops.
Quick Facts
Scientific name
Giraffa camelopardalis
Animal group
Mammals
Diet
Herbivore (browser)
Habitat
African savannas and woodlands
Conservation status
Vulnerable
Conservation status is based on the IUCN Red List and reviewed by our conservation team every year.
About This Animal
The tallest land animal, a giraffe can browse leaves far out of reach of other grazers. Each coat pattern is unique.
Habitat & Range
Giraffes live in the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. Habitat loss and fragmentation have reduced their numbers across much of their range.
Diet & Behavior
Giraffes use long, prehensile tongues to strip leaves from acacia branches and need only a few hours of sleep a day.
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