Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
Habitat: savannah and grasslands.
Diet: acacia trees, as well as flowers, vines and herbs.
Range: Africa south of the Sahara.
Threats: habitat loss and poaching for meat and hides.
Lifespan: approximately 20-25 years.
Size: 14-19 feet tall.
Predators: primarily lions, occasionally crocodiles and leopards.
Did you know? over the past 30 years, giraffe numbers have plummeted by 40 percent—bringing this charismatic species a few steps closer to extinction.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 39° 58.265′ N, 75° 11.652′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker is on North 34th Street (U.S. 13) south of West Girard Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia PA 19104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Red Panda (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Otterly unique / Generations of otters / Otter Family Tree (about 400 feet away); Plastic-free Sea (about 400 feet away); Caribbean flamingo (about
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
