What is the tallest animal in the world?

The tallest animal in the world is the giraffe ( Giraffa camelopardalis).

Here's some information about them:

• Height: Adult giraffes can reach heights of 14 to 19 feet (4.3 to 5.8 meters) tall, with males generally being taller than females. Their long necks contribute significantly to their height.

• Neck: While their neck length is impressive, it only contains the same number of vertebrae as a human neck (seven). Each vertebra is simply much longer.

• Legs: Their long legs are also crucial to their height, allowing them to reach high into the trees to browse on leaves.

• Weight: They can weigh between 1,760 and 2,800 pounds (800 and 1,270 kg).

• Habitat: Giraffes are found in several African countries, inhabiting savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

• Diet: They are herbivores, primarily feeding on acacia leaves and other tree foliage. Their long necks allow them to reach food sources inaccessible to many other animals.

• Social Structure: Giraffes live in loose herds, though they aren't strongly social animals like some others. These herds can vary in size and composition.

• Conservation Status: Although widespread, giraffe populations are declining, and several subspecies are endangered or vulnerable due to habitat loss, poaching, and civil unrest in their range.