Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) mother and newborn baby giraffes in South Africa From: Pierre@home.be (Pierre)
Subject: Fauna in South Africa - Part 9 > File 02 of 10 - PO_Fisa_082_Girafes.jpg
Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 16:24:48 GMT
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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is a species of African even-toed ungulate mammals, the tallest living terrestrial animals and the largest ruminants. The giraffe's chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones, and its distinctive coat patterns.