This creature (Fig. 9) is, unquestionably, the tallest of all the
beasts of the forests of Africa. It does not stoop to obtain its
living from the ground, but browses on the tops of trees.
It is also called the camelopard, suggesting a resemblance in shape to
the camel and in color to the leopard.
It is cream-colored with a shower of dark-brown spots on its back and
sides.
[Illustration: Fig. 9.]
[Illustration: GIRAFFE]