Animals at a French Zoo - Giraffe
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Animals at a French Zoo - Giraffe
Animals at a French Zoo - Giraffe - Giraffe in Paddock. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo.The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its species name refers to its camel-like appearance and the patches of color on its fur. Its chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones, and its distinctive coat patterns. It stands 56 m (1620 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1, 600 kg (3, 500 lb) for males and 830 kg (1, 830 lb) for females. It is classified under the family Giraffidae, along with its closest extant relative, the okapi. The nine subspecies are distinguished by their coat patterns. Date: circa 1900
Media ID 14372920
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Appearance Camelopardalis Even Toed Giraffa Giraffe Largest Living Paddock Patches Refers Ruminant Species Tallest Terrestrial Ungulate
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