Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
Family
Giraffidae
Every animal we cover from Giraffidae, and the articles about them.
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Animals: Giraffidae
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
Okapi
Okapia johnstoni
Articles
Anatomy & appearance
What Is An Okapi
The okapi was first discovered by Europeans in 1901 when British explorer Harry Johnston came across it during his expedition…
Adaptations
Adaptations of a giraffe: how the tallest animal makes its height work
A giraffe's key adaptations are its 1.8 m neck, a heart that pumps at nearly twice human blood pressure, a…
Conservation & population
How many giraffes are there in the world?
About 140,000 giraffes live wild in Africa, according to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation's 2025 count. The IUCN lists the giraffe…
Records & rankings
How tall is a giraffe?
Adult male giraffes grow up to 5.5 m (18 ft) tall and females up to 4.3 m (14 ft). A…