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Baringo Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi). World's tallest land mammal; males can reach 18 ft. (5.5m), females slightly shorter. Calves are bout 6 ft (1.8m) tall at birth. Live 25-28 years in captivity. Santa Barbara Zoo, CA.
Christopher Briggs