Giraffes live in the savannas of Africa and eat leaves from tall acacia trees. Males can grow up to 19 feet tall and weigh up to 3,000 pounds, while females reach 16 feet and 2,600 pounds. They have a golden tan coat with reddish brown spots and live for about 25 years in the wild. Giraffes are threatened by hunting for their meat and coat, as well as habitat loss and fragmentation. Their populations have declined over the last century due to these threats.