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Northern Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Giraffidae ›Genus: Giraffa

About

The giraffe (Giraffa) is a genus of African even-toed ungulate mammals, the tallest living terrestrial animals and the largest ruminants. The genus currently consists of one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, the type species. Seven other species are extinct, prehistoric species known from fossils. Taxonomic classifications of one to eight extant giraffe species have been described, based upon research into the mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, as well as morphological measurements of Giraffa, but the IUCN currently recognizes only...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Giraffe?
The scientific name of Northern Giraffe is Giraffa camelopardalis.
What is the conservation status of Northern Giraffe?
The Northern Giraffe has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Northern Giraffe belong to?
Northern Giraffe belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Northern Giraffe belong to?
Northern Giraffe belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Northern Giraffe belong to?
Northern Giraffe belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Northern Giraffe belong to?
Northern Giraffe belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Northern Giraffe belong to?
Northern Giraffe belongs to the family Giraffidae.
What genus does Northern Giraffe belong to?
Northern Giraffe belongs to the genus Giraffa.