Giraffes are the tallest modern animals. At first glance, outwardly ungainly, they are perfectly adapted to life in the savanna, they can see far and hear perfectly.

Social behavior

More often, giraffes are found in groups. Adult females, juveniles, and young animals are grouped into groups of up to 20 individuals. Animals join or leave such associations at will. A strong bond is observed only between females and their babies. In open spaces, animals form groups, and when grazing in forests, they disperse.

Reproduction

Pregnancy in giraffes lasts up to 15 months. One cub is born, and twins are extremely rare. The female does not lie down during childbirth. Therefore, the baby is about two meters tall and weighs up to 70 kg and gently lands at birth from a two-meter height.

Species and people

The giraffe is a peaceful animal, it gets along well with a person. Today, the number of giraffes in central Africa is declining due to the destruction of natural landscapes.

Interesting Facts

The purple tongue of the giraffe, flexible, strong and extremely mobile, is able to protrude up to 46 cm.