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Giraffe is the tallest of all animals. The male averages 17 feet in height and can weight close to2,000 pounds. This animal has an extremely long neck and very long slender legs. Giraffe has a 15 inch tongue that allows it to reach high into acacia trees to eat the leaves which are its main food. Giraffe’s coat has chestnut brown blotches against a buff background. As it ages its color changes to a darker brown. Each giraffe has its own unique pattern. The male and female both have two to four short, skin covered horns. Giraffe is found in Africa and lives in loose, open herds. They are social animals and are not territorial. The herds have no leaders so giraffe is fairly independent. Giraffe moves from tree to tree searching for food during the day time but it regroups at night Herds are composed of all male, all female, all young, or a mixture of both sexes and all ages. It is difficult for the herd to gather close together for protection, due to their size.