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Giraffe and human: comparing heights

The dimensions are representative heights. Real individuals vary, and the illustrations do not replace an anatomical survey.

Giraffe: a dimension about 2.941 times that of Adult human using the adopted values.

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Dimensions adopted for the calculation
ReferenceDimension
Giraffe5 m
Representative height
Adult human1.7 m
representative stature

Calculation: 5 m ÷ 1.7 m, after conversion into the same unit. The ratio calculated from the catalogue data is about 2.941.

Both illustrations use a common factor for the stated dimension. Positions aid reading and do not represent physical separation.

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Giraffe

Its long neck and legs give it an instantly recognisable silhouette. Displayed dimension: representative height.

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Adult human

A height chosen as a reference, not a universal average. Displayed dimension: representative stature.

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

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