Neck Bones: The giraffe’s six foot long neck contains just seven bones, the same number as other mammals, including you.
Latin name: Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi Where: Dobsa Giraffe Ridge Height: 13 to 17 ft Weight: 1,210 to 4,250 lbs Lifespan: 13 yrs Habitat: Savanna and woodland Diet: Leaves, shoots, and fruits Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Endangered) a close-up of a microphone Range: Southern Kenya and Tanzania