Multicellularity: Giraffes are multicellular organisms, composed of trillions of cells that work together to carry out life processes.
Heterotrophy: Giraffes are heterotrophs, meaning they obtain energy by consuming other organisms. They are herbivores and primarily feed on leaves, buds, and shoots of trees and shrubs.
Reproduction: Giraffes reproduce sexually, with males and females coming together for mating. Females give birth to live young after a gestation period of around 15 months.
Motility: Giraffes are capable of movement. They have long legs that allow them to walk, run, and even gallop. Their necks provide additional reach for browsing on vegetation.
Responsiveness: Giraffes can sense and respond to changes in their environment. They have well-developed senses, such as vision, hearing, and smell, which help them detect predators, find food, and navigate their surroundings.
Growth and Development: Giraffes go through distinct stages of growth and development, from birth to adulthood. Their long necks, in particular, undergo significant elongation as they mature.
Giraffes share these characteristics with other animals and belong to the kingdom Animalia. They fall within the phylum Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Mammalia, order Artiodactyla, and family Giraffidae.