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Giraffe
Kameelperd · Giraffa camelopardalis
The tallest animal in the world, with an extraordinarily long neck and legs and a patchwork coat of brown blotches. Giraffes browse the tops of acacia trees that other animals can't reach, using a long dark tongue to strip leaves past the thorns. They move with a graceful, rolling walk and can deliver a powerful kick if threatened.
Log your Giraffe sighting — free →How to identify it
Nothing else is anywhere near as tall; the patchy coat and long neck are unmistakable.
Look for its tracks
Huge cloven hoof, two long halves — like a giant impala print, longer than your own foot.
Where to see it in Kruger
Common in wooded savanna with acacia trees throughout the park, especially the central and southern regions.
Did you know
A giraffe's tongue is about half a metre long and is dark blue-purple, which may help protect it from sunburn.
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