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The giraffe is a large African hoofed mammal belonging to the genus Giraffa.It is the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant on Earth.Traditionally, giraffes have been thought of as one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine subspecies.
Its tusks have been known to reach 2.7 m (9 ft) in length, although in modern populations they are most commonly recorded at a length of 0.6–0.9 m (2 ft 0 in – 2 ft 11 in). [1] The average walking speed of an elephant is 7.2 km/h (4.5 mph), but they can run at recorded speeds of up to 24 km/h (15 mph).
The largest manatees are found in the Florida subspecies. The maximum recorded size of this species was 1,655 kg (3,649 lb) and a total length of 4.6 m (15 ft). [26] [128] The extinct Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas) was the largest member to ever exist, growing up to at least 7.9 m (26 ft) long and weighing up to 11 tonnes. [129]
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Amazingly, researchers noted this happens time after time and no giraffe ever tried to cheat. The Tallest Living Animal. Giraffes are by far the tallest animal in the world. They are six feet tall ...
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Claimed to be the tallest living person from 1940 to 1963. Measured 251.4 cm (8 ft 3 in) tall at his peak. A member of the Finnish Defence Forces, Myllyrinne is also considered the tallest soldier ever. 1909–1963 (54) Vikas Uppal: India: 251 cm: 8 ft 3 in: Was not measured officially by Guinness. [22] Tallest recorded human in Indian history ...
Dolly, the largest reticulated giraffe ever born at Southwick’s Zoo, turned one this month. See how much she's grown!