Giraffe
Giraffa spp.
The tallest land animal, with a very long neck.
Editorial profile — not an identification of your photo.
- Group
- Mammal
- Diet
- Leaves
- Region
- Africa
Giraffes are the tallest land animals. The photo shows a Maasai giraffe on open savannah. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has a general giraffe profile.
Typical traits
- Very long neck and legs
- Patchwork coat pattern
- Short horn-like ossicones
Could be confused with
- Okapi (related, much shorter neck)
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