Giraffe

The Giraffe is the tallest land animal. Males can grow up to six metres tall. Each Giraffe can be recognised by its own unique pattern.
Region: Africa
Scientific name: Giraffa camelopardalis

Scientific Classification

Species class: Mammalia
Genus: Giraffa
Order:  Cetartiodactyla
Phylum:  Chordata
Species: Camelopardalis

Conservation Status

Least Concern
Population Trend Decreasing
Year Assessed 1999
Source IUCN Red List