Tallest creature on land
The tallest creature on land, giraffes are great friends to have. Other animals will stay close to giraffes, who act as a lookout for many species in Africa.
Giraffe
Giraffa reticulata
Status
Endangered
Activity Period
Diurnal
Classification
Mammal
Habitat
Spot giraffes naturally in (or above!) forests, shrublands, and the savanna.
Range
Giraffes can be found in pockets throughout Africa, but very disjointed.
Life Expectancy
15 to 20 years.
Diet
Giraffes will eat browse from trees all throughout the day. Acacia is a favorite plant in Africa, but at Zoo Boise, the boys enjoy elm.
Social Structure
Giraffes are loosely social. Females will form nursery herds where they can all watch over calves. Males will come together occasionally but also spend lots of time alone.
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