There is no such thing as a "West African Giraffe" as a distinct species. All giraffes belong to the same species, Giraffa camelopardalis, which is found across various regions of Africa, including West Africa.
Here's why giraffes are mammals:
* Give birth to live young: They don't lay eggs.
* Nurse their young: They have mammary glands and produce milk to feed their offspring.
* Have fur or hair: Giraffes have a coat of short, patchy fur.
* Warm-blooded: They maintain a constant body temperature.
* Breathe air: They have lungs and require oxygen to survive.
Let me know if you have any other questions!