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Mammals
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 20-25 years
- Weight
- 800-1,200 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is a herbivore species found in African savannas. It typically lives 20-25 years, weighing around 800-1,200 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the giraffe: A giraffe's tongue is about 45 cm long and dark blue.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.