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The giraffe is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest
living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its species name refers to
its camel-like appearance and the patches of color on its fur. Its 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. The
nine subspecies are distinguished by their coat patterns. The giraffe's
scattered range extends from Chad in the north to South Africa in the south,
and from Niger in the west to Somalia in the east. Giraffes usually inhabit savannas,
grasslands, and open woodlands. Their primary food source is acacia leaves,
which they browse at heights most other herbivores cannot reach. Source
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The giraffe is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its species name refers to its camel-like appearance and the patches of color on its fur. Its 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. The nine subspecies are distinguished by their coat patterns. The giraffe's scattered range extends from Chad in the north to South Africa in the south, and from Niger in the west to Somalia in the east. Giraffes usually inhabit savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands. Their primary food source is acacia leaves, which they browse at heights most other herbivores cannot reach. Source
