The giraffe is a genus of African even-toed ungulate mammals, the tallest living terrestrial animals and the largest ruminants. The genus currently consists of one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, the type species. Seven other species are extinct, prehistoric species known from fossils. Remember a picture is worth a 1000 words - that is why I display a picture of the item I am selling - this way you be the judge of the over all surface condition