GIRAFFE
GIRAFFE A reticulated giraffe ( Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata ) and a Rothschild's giraffe ( Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi ), two giraffe subspecies, photographed at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure in Salina, Kansas Range map of extant Giraffa species. The giraffes ( Giraffa camelopardalis ) are an African even-toed ungulate mammal , the tallest living terrestrial animal, and the largest ruminant . They are specific name refers to its camel -like face and patches of color on a light background, which bears a vague resemblance to a leopard 's spots. The giraffes are also noted for its extremely long neck and legs and prominent horns. They stan d 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall and have an average weight of 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) for males and 830 kg (1,800 lb) for females. they are classified under the family Giraffidae , along with its closest extant relative, the okapi ....