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Girrafe Calf
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Description: The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all extant land-living animal species & the largest ruminant. Its scientific name refers to its irregular patches of color on a light background, which bear a token resemblance to a leopard''s spots & its face, which is similar to that of a camel. The average mass for an adult male giraffe is 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) while the average mass for an adult female is 830 kg (1,800 lb). It is 4.3 - 5.2 meters (14 ft - 17 ft) tall, although the tallest male recorded stood almost 6 metres (20 ft). Its range extends from Chad in Central Africa to South Africa. Giraffes usually inhabit savannas, grasslands, or open woodlands. They prefer areas with plenty of acacia growth. They will drink large quantities of water when available, which enables them to live for extended periods in arid areas. Giraffes also have slightly elongated forelegs, about 10% longer than their hind legs & can reach a sprint speed of up to 60 km/h (37 mph). Giraffes usually sleep standing up. Although generally quiet & non-vocal, giraffes have been heard to communicate with various sounds. Courting males will emit loud coughs. Females will call their young by whistling or bellowing. Calves will bleat, moo, or make mewing sounds. In addition, giraffes will grunt, snort, hiss, or make strange flute-like sounds. Recent research has provided evidence that the giraffes produce infrasound. Giraffe gestation lasts between 400 & 460 days, after which a single calf is normally born. Newborn giraffes are about 1.8 m (5 ft. 11 in.) tall & can run around within a few hours of being born. Maximum lifespan is 25 years in the wild & 28 years in captivity. Giraffes browse on the twigs of trees, preferring trees of the genera Acacia, Commiphora and Terminalia & also eat grass & fruit. The giraffe's tongue is 45 cm (18 in) long. A giraffe can eat 65 pounds (29 kg) of leaves and twigs daily, but can survive on just 15 pounds (6.8 kg)
Uploaded By: femcat38
Date: 4/6/2014
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