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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an even toed mammals (even-toed ungulate), the highest of all terrestrial species. Male giraffe can reach a height of up to 4.8 to 5.5 meters (16 to 18 feet) with a weight up to 900 kilograms (2,000 pounds). Giraffe female is slightly lower and lighter. In the giraffe family, there are only two species, the okapi and giraffe.
Giraffe is a local mammals in the dry savanna grassland, but giraffes grazing significantly higher than other animals. Diet Giraffes mostly grazing acacia leaves and wild apricot, other shoots, fruit and other plant. Many of the trees like acacia has developed high-growth strategy and have long sharp thorns and to prevent animal consumption. Giraffes also formed a combination of features such as a long neck, tongue, skull, cheek and shoulder length allows it to achieve high well up the tree. Usually small branches pulled into their mouth using the tongue wast giraffe and then pulled his head while the leaves are rarely combed through his teeth as penggerat.
Extreme height of a giraffe meant to drink it should mengangkangkan feet, even kneeling. When standing, his heart will have to pump high pressure to reach the brain. When the bow, series one-way valve acts to control blood pressure and flow so as not to damage the brain.
Usually giraffe requires grazing around 160 square kilometers / 62 square miles. Giraffes are native to Africa, giraffe related to deer and cattle, tetepi placed in different families, Giraffidae, which has only the giraffe and its closest relative, the okapi.
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