Giraffe

The giraffe (Giraffa) 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 eight extant giraffe species has been described, based upon research into the mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, as well as morphological measurements of Giraffa. Seven other species are extinct, prehistoric species known from fossils. The giraffe's chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones, and its distinctive coat patterns. It is classified under the family Giraffidae, along with its closest extant relative, the okapi. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giraffe A bust sculpted and polypaint textured in zbrush. A full body sculpt and manual retopo/UV coming soon. see more of my work on my website and instagram: https://www.tomjohnsonart.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/tomjohnsonart/ 26k faces