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Monday, December 24, 2012

Giraffe

              The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its species name refers to its camel-like appearance and the patches of color on its fur. Its chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones and its distinctive coat patterns. It stands 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1,600 kg (3,500 lb) for males and 830 kg (1,800 lb) for females. It is classified under the family Giraffidae, along with its closest extant relative, the okapi. 
               There are nine subspecies: G. c. camelopardalis (Nubian giraffe), G. c. reticulata (Somali giraffe), G. c. angolensis (Namibian giraffe), G. c. antiquorum (Kordofan giraffe), G. c. tippelskirchi (Kilimanjaro giraffe), G. c. rothschildi (Ugandan giraffe), G. c. giraffa (South African giraffe), G. c. thornicrofti (Rhodesian giraffe), G. c. peralta (Nigerian giraffe).

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