The Wonderful World of Giraffes Luis Polio Per. 04 Ms. Cha

Basic Information The Giraffes a very unique animal the tallest of all land-living animal species, and the largest ruminant. Males can be 4.8 to 5.5 meters (16 to 18 feet) tall and weigh up to 1,700 kilograms (3,800 pounds). The Giraffes a very unique animal the tallest of all land-living animal species, and the largest ruminant. Males can be 4.8 to 5.5 meters (16 to 18 feet) tall and weigh up to 1,700 kilograms (3,800 pounds). The record-sized bull, shot in Kenya in 1934, was 5.87 m (19.2 ft) tall and weighed approximately 2,000 kg (4,400 lb).Females are generally slightly shorter, and weigh less than the males do. The record-sized bull, shot in Kenya in 1934, was 5.87 m (19.2 ft) tall and weighed approximately 2,000 kg (4,400 lb).Females are generally slightly shorter, and weigh less than the males do.

Adaptations The giraffe is related to deer and cattle, but is placed in a separate family, the Giraffidae, consisting only of the giraffe and its closest relative, the okapi. Its range extends from Chad to South America. The giraffe is related to deer and cattle, but is placed in a separate family, the Giraffidae, consisting only of the giraffe and its closest relative, the okapi. Its range extends from Chad to South America.

Ancestor The species name camelopardalis (camelopard) is derived from its early Roman name, where it was described as having characteristics of both a camel and a leopard. The species name camelopardalis (camelopard) is derived from its early Roman name, where it was described as having characteristics of both a camel and a leopard. The English word camelopard first appeared in the 14th century and survived in common usage well into the 19th century. The African Language retained it. The English word camelopard first appeared in the 14th century and survived in common usage well into the 19th century. The African Language retained it.

Habitat Giraffes can inhabit savannas, grasslands, or open woodlands. They prefer areas enriched with acacia growth. Giraffes can inhabit savannas, grasslands, or open woodlands. They prefer areas enriched with acacia growth. They drink large quantities of water and, as a result, they can spend long periods of time in dry, arid areas. They drink large quantities of water and, as a result, they can spend long periods of time in dry, arid areas. When searching for more food they will venture into areas with denser foliage. When searching for more food they will venture into areas with denser foliage.

Food Chain The giraffe browses on the twigs of trees, preferring trees of the genus Mimosa; but it appears that it can live without inconvenience on other vegetable food. The giraffe browses on the twigs of trees, preferring trees of the genus Mimosa; but it appears that it can live without inconvenience on other vegetable food. A giraffe can eat 63 kg (140 lb) of leaves and twigs daily. As ruminants, they first chew their food, swallow for processing and then visibly regurgitate the semi- digested cud up their necks and back into the mouth, in order to chew again. This process is usually repeated several times for each mouthful. A giraffe can eat 63 kg (140 lb) of leaves and twigs daily. As ruminants, they first chew their food, swallow for processing and then visibly regurgitate the semi- digested cud up their necks and back into the mouth, in order to chew again. This process is usually repeated several times for each mouthful. The giraffe doesn’t have any natural enemy’s because it’s a very peaceful animal. The giraffe doesn’t have any natural enemy’s because it’s a very peaceful animal.

Human Impact Giraffes are one of the most iconic species on earth, revered by many across their natural range as a symbol of fertility, rain, strength and prosperity. Giraffe now have a greatly restricted range and occupy large tracts of land where there is an expanding human population. Giraffes are one of the most iconic species on earth, revered by many across their natural range as a symbol of fertility, rain, strength and prosperity. Giraffe now have a greatly restricted range and occupy large tracts of land where there is an expanding human population. Although giraffe do not kill humans or livestock, there is increasing human-wildlife conflict linked to competition for food and water resources. Although giraffe do not kill humans or livestock, there is increasing human-wildlife conflict linked to competition for food and water resources. They are also easy sources of food, or even target practice in areas of civil upheaval. They are also easy sources of food, or even target practice in areas of civil upheaval.