Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata)
- The tallest of all land animals – males can grow as tall as 18 feet (5.5 meters)
- Can weigh up to 3000 pounds (1360 kg)
- Can run at speeds of up to 35 miles (56 km) per hour
- Native to Eastern Africa
- Have excellent eyesight and hearing
- Feeds off treetops – eating fruits, leaves, seedpods and pine-like needles
- Tongues can be as long as 18 inches (46 cm)
- Conservation Status (IUCN): Endangered