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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 researchers have recently proposed dividing them into multiple species due to new evidence. 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 classified as
vulnerable
to extinction by the
International Union for Conservation of Nature
. They are found in numerous
national parks
and
game reserves
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