GIRAFFES!

ABOUT GIRAFFES

Giraffes are the world's largest mammal, reaching heights of up to 19 feet. They can weight from 1,750-2,800 pounds and live for an average of 25 years in the wild. Giraffes can run as fast as 35 mph (they have very long legs) but they cruise comfortably at about 10mph. Picture below

Different Kinds of Giraffes!

Different Kinds of Giraffes
Kardofan Giraffe Thornicroft Giraffe South African Giraffe Rothschild Giraffe Reticulated Giraffe Nubian Giraffe Nigerian Giraffe Maasai Giraffe Angolan Giraffe

Some fun facts

Giraffes feet are the size of a dinner plate (about 12 inches wide) Giraffes Spots are like human fingerprints, no giraffe has the same spots!

Giraffes Spots are like human fingerprints, no giraffe has the same spots!

Male giraffes swing their heads t each other as a test of strength and to assert dominance, this is known as "necking"

Wikepedia Page about Giraffes click here!

This page was created by Kelsey Chaplinsky