Did you know that a male Giraffe can weigh as much as a pick up truck? Thats more than 1.5 tons! Also, life expectancy for Giraffes in the wild is 25 years For Giraffes in captivity, about 28. This is because Giraffes held in captivity get all that they need and live a healthy life. The way we show affection to eachother is by hugging, but the way Giraffes show their affection is by a process called "necking." Necking is shown by Giraffes swinging there necks into eachother.
Have you ever wondered what sound a Giraffe makes? Though their mostly silent, grunts and snoring can be heard at times. When exposed to Lions, Giraffes give off a distress call that sounds like a "moo." When calves are out of their comfort zone, they make of a bleat noise. Not only that, but male Giraffes also make a disturbingly loud noise that sounds like a cough when they are searching for their baby calves.
In addition to that, Giraffes can get nutrients and liquids through their body very quickly. Other intresting information you may of not known is that most births of giraffes take place around May to August. Female Giraffes also breed about 20-30 months. when giving birth, giraffes stand or walk. And finally, when baby calves are then born, they then drop 2 meters to the ground.
Have you ever wondered what sound a Giraffe makes? Though their mostly silent, grunts and snoring can be heard at times. When exposed to Lions, Giraffes give off a distress call that sounds like a "moo." When calves are out of their comfort zone, they make of a bleat noise. Not only that, but male Giraffes also make a disturbingly loud noise that sounds like a cough when they are searching for their baby calves.
In addition to that, Giraffes can get nutrients and liquids through their body very quickly. Other intresting information you may of not known is that most births of giraffes take place around May to August. Female Giraffes also breed about 20-30 months. when giving birth, giraffes stand or walk. And finally, when baby calves are then born, they then drop 2 meters to the ground.
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