Giraffes are the tallest land animals, with adult males reaching heights of 14 to 19 feet. Their long necks contain the same number of vertebrae as humans—just seven—but each one is significantly elongated.

These African herbivores spend most of their day eating acacia leaves and branches, consuming up to 75 pounds of vegetation daily. Their distinctive spotted coat pattern is unique to each individual, much like human fingerprints.

Giraffes have an incredibly long tongue, measuring up to 20 inches, which helps them grasp leaves from high branches. Despite their size, they can run at speeds up to 35 miles per hour over short distances.

These gentle giants are social animals that live in loose herds and communicate through various vocalizations and body language. A baby giraffe, called a calf, drops about six feet to the ground at birth and can stand within an hour.