giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

25 years

Length

5.5 m

Weight

1.2 t

Population

117.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

长颈鹿（Giraffa camelopardalis）是地球上最高的动物，身高可达5.5米，体重最重可达1,750千克。其细长的颈部——与所有哺乳动物一样包含七块颈椎——是为了在非洲稀树草原和林地取食金合欢树而进化的。长颈鹿是社会性动物，生活在无固定纽带的松散兽群中，通过次声波和肢体语言进行交流。由于栖息地丧失和偷猎，种群持续减少，被列为易危。

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

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.