Giraffe Saturday Video Gallery
weekly videos about wild giraffe
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences- Giraffe Saturday Fact # 7
The giraffe is not a single species, but a subfamily containing four distinct species – the northern giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), southern giraffe (Giraffa giraffa), reticulated giraffe (Giraffa reticulata) and Masai giraffe (Giraffa tippelskirchi).
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences- Giraffe Saturday Fact # 6
The giraffe calf can stand up and walk after about an hour after birth. And within a week, it starts to sample vegetation.
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences- Giraffe Saturday Fact # 5
Giraffes spend most of their lives standing up; they even give birth standing up.
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences- Giraffe Saturday Fact # 4
Giraffes only need to drink once every few days. Most of their water comes from all the plants they eat.
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences- Giraffe Saturday Fact # 3
A giraffe's neck is too short to reach the ground. As a result, it has to awkwardly spread its front legs or kneel to reach the ground for a drink of water.
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences- Giraffe Saturday Fact # 2
Giraffes can run as fast as 35 miles an hour (56 km/h) over short distances, or cruise at 10 mph (16 km/h) over longer distances.
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences- Giraffe Saturday Fact # 1
Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth. Their legs alone are taller than many humans—about 6 feet (1.83 meters).