Jirafa

Giraffa camelopardalis

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

25 years

Length

5.5 m

Weight

1.2 t

Population

117.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

La jirafa (Giraffa camelopardalis) es el animal terrestre más alto de la Tierra, puede alcanzar 5,5 metros de altura y pesar hasta 1.750 kg. Su elongado cuello, que contiene las mismas siete vértebras cervicales que todos los mamíferos, evolucionó para alimentarse de acacias en sabanas y bosques africanos. Animal social que vive en manadas sueltas, se comunica mediante infrasonidos y lenguaje corporal. Clasificada como Vulnerable debido a la pérdida de hábitat y la caza furtiva.

Fun Facts

✨ A giraffe's tongue is about 50 cm long.
✨ They only need 30 minutes of sleep per day.
✨ No two giraffes have the same spot pattern.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌾 Savanna 🌿 Grassland

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇪🇨 Ecuador

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Jirafa is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

117.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Artiodactyla (artiodáctilos)

Family

Giraffidae (Giraffes)

Genus

Giraffa (Giraffes)

Species

Giraffa camelopardalis (Jirafa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Jirafa

French Girafe

German Giraffe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jirafa?

The scientific name of Jirafa is Giraffa camelopardalis. It belongs to the genus Giraffa.

What is the conservation status of Jirafa?

Jirafa (Giraffa camelopardalis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Jirafa live?

Jirafa is found in Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Ecuador.

What family does Jirafa belong to?

Jirafa (Giraffa camelopardalis) belongs to the genus Giraffa, which is part of the taxonomic family Giraffidae.

What does Jirafa eat?

Jirafa is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Jirafa live?

Jirafa has an average lifespan of approximately 25 years in the wild.

How many Jirafa are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Jirafa (Giraffa camelopardalis) is approximately 117,000 individuals.

Is Jirafa endangered?

Yes, Jirafa (Giraffa camelopardalis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.