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Giraffes are the tallest animals on Earth! They have long necks and legs, which help them reach leaves high up in trees. Their unique spots help them blend in with the trees and grass.
Key details
- Length
- 430-570 cm
- Weight
- 800-1900 kg
- Lifespan
- 20-28 years
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 400-460 days
Traits
SpottedSocialHerbivorousSavannaDiurnalKeystone SpeciesSpeedsterGiant
What this page adds
The Giraffe has an incredibly long neck and legs, making it the tallest land animal. Its coat features a unique, irregular pattern of brown or reddish-brown patches separated by creamy white lines. Two fur-covered horns, called ossicones, top its head.
A giraffe's tongue can be 20 inches long and is a dark blue color!
Baby giraffes drop over 6 feet to the ground when they are born!
Even with their super long necks, giraffes only have seven neck bones, just like humans!
