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Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis

As the tallest land animals, giraffes tower over all others. Their necks, legs, tails, and even their newborn babies are taller than the majority of humans with each being an average height of 6 feet.

Found At

African Plains

CONSERVATION STATUS

Vulnerable

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Long-Tailed Chinchilla

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Chinese Crocodile Lizard

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Raccoon

Procyon Lotor Although found in the pet trade, their aggression, and human-transmissible diseases make them a poor pet. Their mask and ringed tail are…

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