Giraffe

Scientific name: Giraffa Height: Northern giraffe: 4.6 – 6.1 m Eats: Acacia Mass: Northern giraffe: 550 – 1,200 kg Daily sleep: 4.6 hours (In captivity) Gestation period: Northern giraffe: 15 months The giraffe is an African artiodactyl mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. It is traditionally considered to be one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine subspecies. However, the existence of up to nine extant giraffe species has been described, based upon research into the mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, as well as morphological measurements of Giraffa. Seven other prehistoric species, known from fossils, are extinct. The giraffe has intrigued various cultures, both ancient and modern, for its peculiar appearance, and has often been featured in paintings, books, and cartoons. It is classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as vulnerable to extinction, and has been extirpated from many parts of its former range. Source : Wikipeidia Thanks To Blender