THE GREAT LOOKING GIRAFFE IN ALIPURE ZOO 2016

The giraffe is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its species name refers to its camel-like shape and its leopard-like colouring. Scientific name: Giraffa camelopardalis Speed: 60 km/h (Maximum, Sprint) Gestation period: 13 – 15 months Higher classification: Giraffa Height: Male: 5 – 6 m (Adult), Female: 4.6 m (Adult) Mass: Male: 1,600 kg, Female: 830 kg