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West African Giraffes

Giraffa camelopardalis peralta

West African Giraffes

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Giraffes are very social animals and roam around in groups. These groups, called towers. Whilst they may eat a lot, giraffes don’t drink much water. This is because they get most of their water from their leafy meals, and only need to drink once every few days.

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Mammalia

ORDER

Cetartiodactyla

FAMILY

Giraffidae

GENUS

Giraffa

Location

Nigeria

Mammal

Herbivore

Habitat

Savanna, Shrubland

Food

Variety of leaves and shoots

Threat

Poaching
Habitat Destruction

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