The giraffe is the tallest animal in the animal kingdom. it is also the only animal that is incapable of making any sound. both the male and female have a small set of horns on their heads. the giraffe’s preferred habitat is among tall trees on the open savannahs. when the giraffe needs to drink water, its long neck is a hindrance. t o overcome this, the giraffe need to drink water, its long neck is a hindrance. to overcome this, the giraffe stands at the water’s edge with its legs set wide spart and bends over to drink. giraffes used to live in herds but because of the destruction of their natural habitat, they have got used to leading solitary lives. griffes produce one calf at a time. these animals can run as fast as 30km per hour.