The Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardis) is the tallest of the land animals. The giraffe is a unique animal. Originally there are nine types, but the most well-known are: Angolan, Cape, Maasai, Reticulated, Rothschilds, and the West African giraffe.Giraffes never intermix in the wild because their territories are separate from each other.
The giraffe's superb eyesight and hearing enable them to spot predators and communicate to each other easily. Their hooves can kick a lions' head clean off, but they can't pick up their feet very far off the ground.
When eating, the giraffe's long legs and long neck help them reach the best foliage at the top of the tree. But, they have to time it right and eat quickly because once they start eating, the Acacia tree sends a chemical odor to all other surrounding trees to put a foul tasting liquid into their sap that lasts for around 30 minutes. Like camels, giraffes can go for weeks without water.
The giraffe is one of my favorite animals because they are so elegant and refined, and they act civilized in an animal-sort-of way.
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