Andy Yip ::
Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi)
Giraffe move in scattered herds on the open woodlands and grasslands of the African plains. Their height, from 4 to 5.8 metres, allows them to browse on the leaves of trees. They feed mostly at dusk and dawn, using their long blue-black tongues which can extend more than 40cm. Each giraffe has its own unique pattern of coat markings.