Giraffes: Nature's Elegant Stilt-Walkers

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.
The giraffe's chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs,
its horn-like ossicones, and its spotted coat patterns. The giraffe has intrigued various ancient and
modern cultures for its peculiar appearance, and has often been featured in paintings, books, and cartoons.