Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: … //]]>. [Although there was obviously some confusion as the animal was so rare in the UK: 1688 R. Holme Acad. Camelopard: an old name for "giraffe," late 14c. 1619 The admirablest and fairest beast that euer I saw, was a Iarraff. How far could civilisation develop within one lifetime - starting from nothing? A ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, which make it the tallest living animal; yellow fur patterned with dark spots, often in the form of a network; and two or more short, skin-covered horns, so-called; strictly spea… Finally! 3D spectroscopy with VLT/GIRAFFE - II: Are Luminous Compact Galaxies merger remnants ? So if a lion by himself wants to attack a giraffe, he must first stalk the giraffe stealthily, and then jump on it suddenly. Indeed, sexual dimorphism is strongly represented among giraffes, with females having shorter, lighter necks than males. Thank you for notifying me. Both sexes have horns, although the horns of a female are smaller. The difference between a decanter and a carafe is that the carafe has no stopper or lid. Within a few hours of being born, calves can run around and are indistinguishable from a week-old calf; however, for the first two weeks, they spend most of their time lying down, guarded by the mother. Giraffes have long necks, which they use to browse the leaves of trees. [3] The Arab name is translated as “fast-walker”. See more. "We've got two giraffes outside, and we've got some cheetahs inside," Drake said. f. 259 This beast is called of the Arabians, Gyraffa. Reported by English explorer Sir Harry Johnston. Interesting... the a1398 citation seems to suggest that what we now call a. A single well-placed kick of an adult giraffe can shatter a lion's skull or break its spine. Tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa. A kind of upright spinet, used toward the end of the eighteenth century. //