Giraffa camelopardalis
Northern Giraffe
Distinguished by its towering stature and a mosaic of geometric patterns on its hide, this gentle herbivore roams the savannas and open woodlands, reaching up to graze on treetop leaves that few other animals can access.
Giraffes use their necks in combat to establish dominance. This behavior is known as necking.
They can grow up to 5.7m (18.7ft) tall.
| Taxonomic Rank | Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia | Animals |
| Phylum | Chordata | Chordates |
| Class | Mammalia | Mammals |
| Order | Artiodactyla | Even-toed Ungulates |
| Family | Giraffidae | Giraffes and Okapis |
| Genus | Giraffa | Giraffes |
| Species | Giraffa camelopardalis | Northern Giraffe |