"I am the tallest terrestrial mammal in the world.."
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa
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Clasificación
| Clase | Mammalia |
| Orden | Cetartiodactyla |
| Peso | 1.1 - 1.9 tn |
| Longitud | 4.7 - 5.7 m |
Estado de conservación mundial
VU Vulnerable
¿Quién soy?
I am a huge African mammal. The color of my coat can vary from yellow to almost black and has dark spots. At birth, the young can grow up to 2 meters tall and weigh 55 kg. I am sociable, and I live in family groups of 10 to 20 individuals.
¿De qué me alimento?
I feed on leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruits. I can also ingest soil when we visit places where is salty or full of minerals.
¿Dónde vivo?
I am a native of the African continent. I like to live in savannas, grasslands, and open forests.
Para que me conozcas mejor
Looking for the best leaves?
I have a very long and sticky tongue, narrow snout, and flexible upper lips that help me reach the leaves of the tallest trees
