Scientific Name :  Giraffa camelopardalis IUCN Status  : Vulnerable The giraffe is a large African hoofed mammal. It is the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant on Earth. The giraffe’s chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones, and its spotted coat patterns. Giraffes live in herds of related females and their...