Giraffes stamp catalogue

645 items

The giraffe is a type of ruminant from Africa. She is characterized by the long neck, long legs, long black tongue and short, skin-covered horns. They have a distinctive spotting pattern. The giraffe is the tallest land mammal. More

The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is a species of ruminant from Africa. She is characterized by the long neck, long legs, long black tongue and short, skin-covered horns. They also have a characteristic spotting pattern. The giraffe is the tallest land mammal. They inhabit the open savannas, but also occur in open forests. Due to their length, they are able to nibble on trees. This is their main food source, and they also prefer a number of tree species. These tree species often have large thorns. The giraffe's tongue and skin are adapted to this. Because of this way of feeding, giraffes do not suffer from competition from other ruminants. The giraffe is a distinctive species, which is frequently depicted on postage stamps.

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645

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Oldest item

Giraffe and palm trees (1901)