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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land living animal species. Males can be 4.8 to 5.5 metres (16 to 18 feet) tall and weigh up to 900 kilograms (2000…
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Did you know that each time a giraffe lifts up its neck it picks up 550 pounds? For more facts on giraffes, read on... Giraffe Facts. ... The giraffe is a unique creature, because despite the length of its neck, it has the same number of cervical vertebrae that a human has. Amazing Giraffe Facts...
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The world's tallest animal uses its reach to get a neck up on other browsing animals. ... Fun Facts: Ancient Romans called giraffes "camelopards," describing them as hybrid animals with camel bodies and leopard spots. The giraffe's species name, camelopardalis, includes this name.
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Here are some basic facts about the world´s tallest mammal. - Giraffe Facts - African Culture is a personally written site at BellaOnline ... Add Giraffe+Facts to Twitter...
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; Giraffe ; Giraffe - Giraffe information - Giraffe facts;; The Giraffe is the tallest living land animal. Its height is up to 5.5 meters (18 feet) while its shoulders are at the height of 2.5 meters! Therefore you can easily spot any giraffe even from the long distance.
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