The giraffe is a large african hoofed mammal belonging to the genus giraffa. Its closest relative is the okapi. This collection explores their remarkable adaptations,.
It is the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant on earth. Some experts think there are six species, while others believe there are. A giraffe eats hundreds of pounds of leaves each week and must travel miles to find enough food.
The giraffe's height also helps it to keep a sharp lookout for predators across the wide expanse. Numbers in central and east africa are decreasing, as is the only remaining population. Giraffe, the tallest land animals, possess unique characteristics like long necks, intricate spot patterns, and complex social behaviors. The giraffe population is fragmented, with different subpopulations found across different parts of africa.
Some are also found in the reserves of southern. Results suggest there are various separate species of giraffe, but the jury is out on exactly how many: Most giraffe populations can be found in east africa, particularly in reserves such as serengeti national park and amboseli national park. A giraffe's heart is 2 feet (0.6 meters) long and weighs about 25 pounds (11 kilograms), and its lungs can hold 12 gallons (55 liters) of air!
'sr' in old egyptian and 'mmy' in later periods. Africa's giraffe population dropped 40% in the last 30 years. Awf is defending giraffe habitat and protecting giraffes from illegal hunting to save it from extinction.