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Giraffe

Giraffa Camelopardalis

Description:

The giraffe is tallest of any land-living animal. Giraffe's fur sometimes serves as a chemical drench to get rid of parasites. Both male and females have a spotted coat. The nine subspecies have a different coats to camouflage into their environments.

Habitat:

Originated in Africa; inhabits arid, dry land such as savannahs, grasslands, and open woodlands

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pan.cake.stewie
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pan.cake.stewie

Tampa, Florida, USA

Spotted on Mar 30, 2011
Submitted on Mar 31, 2011

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