👉 Giraffes are a group of herbivorous mammals that belong to the family Felidae, which includes lions, leopards and tigers. They are found in Africa and Asia. Giraffes have long necks, which they use for reaching leaves on trees and other tall plants. Their long necks enable them to reach up to 10 feet (3 meters) in the air. Giraffes are also known as the tallest land animals due to their large size