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The giraffe is a large African hoofed mammal belonging to the genus Giraffa. It is known for its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones, and its spotted coat patterns. Traditionally, giraffes have been thought of as one species, but more recent evidence has proposed dividing them into multiple species. Giraffes usually inhabit savannahs and woodlands. Their food source is leaves, fruits, and flowers of woody plants, primarily acacia species, which they browse at heights most other herbivores cannot reach. Giraffes live in herds of related females and their offspring or bachelor herds of unrelated adult males, but are gregarious and may gather in large aggregations. Females bear sole responsibility for rearing the young. Giraffes have been featured in paintings, books, and cartoons. Giraffes are assessed as Vulnerable from a conservation perspective by the IUCN. They are found in numerous national parks and game reserves. (Full article...)

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Main editors: LittleJerry
Promoted: April 28, 2012
Reasons for nomination: World Giraffe Day. Was on main page on July 26, 2012.
Support as nominator. LittleJerry (talk) 19:55, 28 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support. It’s been a while. 750h+ | Talk 02:27, 29 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support. -- Zoo Blazer 16:37, 2 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support Mujinga (talk) 18:03, 5 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]