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Maasai Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
As the tallest animals in the world, giraffes have a clear view of their
surrounding on the African savanna. With excellent eyesight, they often
detect predators and threats from a greater distance than do other
animals.
Fact file:
Height: 13 to 17 ft
Weight: 1,200 to 4,250 lbs
Lifespan: 23 yrs in wild
Habitat: Savanna and woodland
Diet: Leaves, fruit and shoots
Current Range: Southern Kenya and Tanzania