Giraffes

​Common Name:   South African Giraffe
Binomial Name:   Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa
Identification:   Large size. Long legs and neck. Patchwork patterning. Cannot be mistaken for any other species.
Weight:   Males +/- 1,200 kg (2,645 lbs), females +/- 900 kg (1,984 lbs)
Gestation:   15 months
Young:   Single young
Habitat:   Dry savanna woodland.
Diet:   Giraffes are browsers, only rarely eating grass. Their long necks and legs give them access to a food supply beyond the reach of all other browsers. Although they feed from a fairly wide range of trees and bushes, they can be very selective.
Red List Status:   Least Concern