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Giraffe Facts
Giraffa camelopardalis
Discover fascinating facts about giraffes — habitat, diet, lifespan, and more!
🔬 Scientific Classification
kingdom
Animalia
phylum
Chordata
class
Mammalia
order
Varies by species
family
Varies by species
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Habitat
African savannas
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Diet
Herbivorous (acacia leaves)
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Lifespan
25 years (wild)
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Size
Up to 5.5 m tall, 1,900 kg
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Conservation
Vulnerable
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Scientific Name
Giraffa camelopardalis
💡 Fun Facts About Giraffes
- 01Giraffe spots are like human fingerprints — unique to each individual.
- 02A giraffe's tongue is 45–50 cm long and dark blue-black.
- 03They have the same number of neck vertebrae as humans — 7.
- 04Giraffes sleep only 30 minutes to 2 hours per day.
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