Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis
Hello up there! Giraffe are the tallest animals on Earth.
ORIGIN:
Subsaharan Africa
HABITAT:
Savannas and scrub forests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
2600-4200 lbs
Height: 15-18 ft
DIET:
Leaves, bark, flowers and fruit
PREDATORS:
Lions, leopards and hyenas
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful kick
REPRODUCTION:
450-day gestation; sexually mature at 4-5 yrs
THREATS:
Habitat loss
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
20-25 yrs in human care
What are the two distinct, hair-covered horns on giraffe called?
Ossicones |
Ponytails |
Helmets | Tufts |
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