Giraffe

Tall African mammal with a long neck and legs.

giraffe

A tall African mammal characterized by its exceptionally long neck and legs, patterned coat, and horn-like ossicones. Giraffes are herbivores and primarily browse on leaves from tall trees.

/ˈɡɪərˌɑːf/

Giraffe comes from the Arabic word 'zarāfah' meaning 'graceful'.

Giraffes are super tall animals from Africa with long necks that help them eat leaves high up in trees.

mammal ungulate

ossicones tongue hooves

African wildlife

animal mammal terrestrial