Giraffes are the tallest land mammals, with adult males typically ranging from about 16 to 19 feet (4.8 to 5.8 meters) tall, and females being slightly shorter, generally between 14 and 16 feet (4.3 to 4.8 meters) tall. Some sources note males can reach up to 20 feet (6 meters) in exceptional cases
. Key details include:
- Male giraffes: 16–19 feet (4.8–5.8 m) tall, weighing up to 4,200 pounds (1,900 kg).
- Female giraffes: 14–16 feet (4.3–4.8 m) tall, weighing up to 2,600 pounds (1,180 kg).
- Their legs and necks are each about 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, contributing significantly to their height
- The tallest recorded giraffe was nearly 19 feet (5.8 m) tall.
This height allows giraffes to browse leaves high in trees, especially acacias, and gives them a vantage point to spot predators
