giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

25 years

Length

5.5 m

Weight

1.2 t

Population

117.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

The tallest living animal on Earth, giraffes can reach 5.5 meters in height and weigh up to 1,750 kg. Their elongated necks — containing the same seven cervical vertebrae as all mammals — evolved for feeding on acacia trees in African savannas and woodlands. Social animals living in loose herds with no permanent bonds, giraffes communicate through infrasound and body language. Vulnerable, with populations declining due to habitat loss and poaching.

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

giraffe 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 (Even-toed Ungulates)

Family

Giraffidae (Giraffes)

Genus

Giraffa (Giraffes)

Species

Giraffa camelopardalis (giraffe)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Jirafa

French Girafe

German Giraffe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of giraffe?

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

What is the conservation status of giraffe?

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

Where does giraffe live?

giraffe 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 giraffe belong to?

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

What does giraffe eat?

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

How long does giraffe live?

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

How many giraffe are left in the wild?

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

Is giraffe endangered?

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