The giraffe (Giraffa) is a genus of African even-toed ungulate mammals, the tallest living terrestrial animals and the largest …

The name "giraffe" has its earliest known origins in the Arabic word zirāfah (زِرَافَةْ), of an ultimately unclear Sub-Saharan African …

Sep 25, 2026 · Giraffe, any of four species of long-necked cud-chewing hoofed mammals of Africa, the tallest of all land animals.

Giraffes grow about 4 feet (1.2 meters) in their first year of life. A newborn giraffe is about 6 feet (1.9 meters) tall at birth and weighs …

May 3, 2026 · The Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis meaning 'fast walking camel leopard) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, …

Apr 21, 2024 · With their long napes and lanky legs, giraffes are literally head and shoulders above the rest – towering over the arid …

Blending right in: In a zoo, giraffes stand out. But think of giraffes' presence in their African habitat, where their coat patterns actually …

Ten facts about giraffes for kids. Learn where giraffes live, what they eat, how tall they grow and more here at National Geographic …

Discover why giraffes are much more than the world’s tallest mammals. Learn how their young are welcomed, rather rudely, into the …

Everything you should know about the Giraffe. The Giraffe is the tallest land mammal, having long legs, and an even longer neck.