Giraffe

Giraffe – An African mammal evenly toed – tallest of all extant land living animal species from Giraffidae family. Giraffa Camelopardalis as the scientific name similar to its archaic English name of camelopard refers to its irregular patches of color on a light background, which bear a token resemblance to a leopard’s spots. Active both day and night, giraffe’s hardly sleeps. Found in open woodland and wooded grassland key features are tall with long. Flexible, maned neck and long, shoulders to rump; both sexes have short horns; short coat has a pattern on creamy-white background.



Giraffes are difficult and dangerous prey. The giraffe defends itself with a powerful kick. A single well-placed kick from an adult giraffe can kill a predator. Lions are the only predators which pose a serious threat to an adult giraffe.



Khao Kheow Open Zoo one of the major attractions of Bangkok has many African Giraffes. If you are in Thailand for an adventure with your family; Khao Kheow Open Zoo is not a place to be missed. Come and experience feeding the giraffe and click photography with our animal in Khao Kheow Open Zoo.