Giraffes are the tallest land mammals, with adult males typically standing between 16 and 20 feet (4.8 to 6 meters) tall, and females slightly shorter, ranging from about 14 to 17 feet (4.3 to 5.2 meters) tall. The neck alone can be about 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, and their legs are also around 6 feet tall, contributing significantly to their overall height
. The tallest recorded giraffes have reached up to about 19 feet (5.8 meters), such as the Masai giraffe named George, and the tallest living giraffe is about 18 feet 8 inches (5.7 meters)
. Newborn giraffes are already quite tall at birth, measuring around 6 feet (1.9 meters)
. In summary:
- Male giraffes: 16–20 feet (4.8–6 m)
- Female giraffes: 14–17 feet (4.3–5.2 m)
- Neck length: ~6 feet (1.8 m)
- Leg length: ~6 feet (1.8 m)
This height allows giraffes to browse foliage high in trees and spot predators from a distance
