Giraffes are among the most easily recognizable animals on the planet. They are noted for their long necks and height, which at birth can be as tall as six feet. A full-grown adult giraffe stands between 14 and 16 feet in height. The pattern of a giraffe's fur is also distinguishable, with its cream background and brown spotted pattern. All of the trademark physical characteristics are used to describe the animal we call a giraffe, but it is important to also understand how to give a proper scientific classification of this exotic animal.
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Enter the kingdom as Animalia, since the giraffe moves around on its own and seeks its own food.
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Classify the phylum of the giraffe as Chordate, since it has a backbone.
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Place the giraffe in the Mammalia class, since it is a warm-blooded animal that gives birth to its live young.
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Classify the giraffe in the Artiodactyla order, since it is a hoofed animal that eats vegetables.
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Place the giraffe in the Giraffidae family.
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Classify the genus species as Giraffa (meaning one who walks swiftly) camelopardalis (literally, a camel marked like a leopard.)