The family Giraffidae, within the order Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates), includes the well-known giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) and okapi (Okapia johnstoni). Members of this family are large, hoofed herbivores native to Africa, characterized by long necks (especially in giraffes), long legs, and unique ossicones—skin-covered horn-like structures on their heads. They are ruminants, feeding primarily on leaves, shoots, and fruits, with adaptations for browsing at different heights in the forest and savanna. Giraffids are generally solitary or live in loose herds, and their distinctive morphology and feeding behavior play an important role in shaping the vegetation structure of their habitats.