What is Giraffe?
The giraffe is a large African hoofed mammal belonging to the genus Giraffa.
How Many Giraffes Are In South Africa?
At present, the South African giraffe population is estimated at 39,000 individuals, showing a marked increase over the past three decades. The South African giraffe has star-shaped patches in various shades of brown, surrounded by a light tan color. Their lower legs are randomly speckled with uneven spots.
Can a giraffe swim?
Mathematics has proven that giraffes can swim – even though they wouldn’t be very good at it and nobody has ever seen them do it. Whereas most large animals are extremely good swimmers, it has often been said that giraffes are unable to swim or wade.
Can giraffes sleep?
The average giraffe sleeps for 4.6 hours per day. For the most part, giraffes tend to sleep during the night, although they do get in some quick naps throughout the day. Giraffes can sleep standing up as well as lying down, and their sleep cycles are quite short, lasting 35 minutes or shorter.
How long do giraffes live?
Giraffes in captivity have an average life expectancy of 20 to 25 years; their life span in the wild is about 10 to 15 years.
How big is a giraffe’s heart?
A giraffe’s heart is 2 feet long and weighs about 25 pounds. And a giraffe’s lungs can hold 12 gallons of air. A giraffe’s eyes are the size of golf balls.