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Giraffe At Wildlife Safari An African Animal
The giraffe has intrigued various cultures, both ancient and modern, for its peculiar appearance, and has often been featured in paintings, books, and cartoons. It is classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as vulnerable to extinction, and has been extirpated from many parts of its former range. [from wikipedia]
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2016 Giraffe, An African Animal, In Wildlife Safari, A Nature Theme Park location, Winston, Oregon'

The giraffe (Giraffa) is a genus of African even-toed ungulate mammals, the tallest living terrestrial animals and the largest ruminants. The genus consists of eleven species including Giraffa camelopardalis, the type species. Seven of these species are extinct, prehistoric species known from fossils, while four are still extant.[From Wikipedia]

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2021 Giraffe, An African Animal, In Wildlife Safari, A Nature Theme Park location, Winston, Oregon'

The giraffe's chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones, and its distinctive coat patterns.[from wikipedia]


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