

Baby giraffe can stand with about 20 minutes since being born, and begin breastfeeding within an hour of birth.ģ. When the baby is about to be born, they just drop it to the ground from a 1.5 meter of height. Giraffes bear its baby with a standing position. Commonly female giraffe bear one baby, but sometimes two babies at once. Their tongue shaped like a knife help them to cut branches which are very hard.įemale giraffes can start pregnant at the age of five years, with a gestation period of 15 months. They always eat young leaves that grow in the tree tops. Giraffes are very selective in choosing food. Just like camels, giraffes can survive without drinking for long time because giraffes can rely on the water contained in leaves they eat.
