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Animal profile Β· African Savanna

πŸ¦’Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis

Browses treetops across open savanna, using height to spot distant danger.

DietHerbivore
SizeUp to 5.5 m tall
Lifespan20–25 years
ConservationVulnerable

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Where the Giraffe lives

Endless golden grasslands dotted with flat-topped acacia trees and muddy waterholes. Hot all year with dramatic wet and dry seasons, typically 25–35Β°C.

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