The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world. It belongs to the order of Artiodactyla, which includes only one species, the Giraffa camelopardalis, also known as the common giraffe. This species has several varieties and lives in herds of females with their young, led by a single male. It is a mammal and herbivore. Its name comes from the combination of the words "Camel" and "Leopard." Its height reaches 5.5 meters and its weight 1,350 kilograms. Its body is covered with thick skin and has brown spots. Its head appears tiny compared to its long neck and ends in two small horns. It has large, moist eyes and agile ears. Its vision and hearing are highly developed. The giraffe walks slowly, and when necessary, it can run at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour.