Collectible fridge magnet of a Reticulated Giraffe

The Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) is the tallest animal in the world. Males reach a towering 19 feet tall and weigh between 2400 and 4250 pounds. Females measure up to 17 feet tall and weigh between 1540 and 2600 pounds. Much of this height, naturally, is because of the giraffe’s incredibly long neck, which can be 8 feet in length and can weigh almost 500 pounds. The giraffe’s neck, which is taller than most humans are, it is made of only 7 bones which is the same number of bones that are in the human neck. On the top of their heads, giraffes have horns made of solid bone and covered with skin. These are used for sparring between males. The Romans called the giraffe camelopardalis meaning "camel marked like a leopard." These spots are unique to each giraffe, much like fingerprints are unique to each human.

The magnet measures 2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 x 8.89cm) with a metal shell, mylar/UV protecting cover and flat magnetic back. The artwork is a reproduction of an original line art drawing by wildlife illustrator Roger Hall.