At an average height of around 5meters, the giraffe is the tallest land animal in the world. Because of (it) long legs, long neck, and distinctive spotted pattern, many people first believed the giraffe was a cross(杂交)a leopard and a camel. Giraffes live primarily in savanna areas in Africa. Their extreme height allows them to eat (leaf) and shoots located much higher than other animals can reach. However, it can be a disadvantages well—it is difficult and dangerous for a giraffe (drink) at a water hole. Giraffes only need to drink once every several days. They get most of their water the luscious plants they eat.
The male giraffe is both taller and (heavy)than the female(雌性的). Female giraffes can become pregnant at 5 years old. They carry baby for 15 months and give birth while (stand) up. So the baby giraffes with about a height of 2meters tall a weight of 70 kilograms fall more than 5 feet to the ground at birth.
Giraffes can live up to 25 years in the wild. Giraffes face several threats, including loss of habitat due to logging for firewood. What's worse, they (kill) for their meat, hides, and tails.
