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Giraffe
Giraffes are easy to identify with their long necks, skinny legs and distinctive spotted markings. They are the tallest mammals on earth.
They approximate weight of giraffes is approximate weight of giraffes is approximately 2.000 – 3.000 lbs for males; females weigh less than
males. The approximate height is about 16 – 18 feet for males and about 14 – 16 feet for females.

Giraffes live in small groups in parts of Africa where food is adequate, south of the Saharan Desert. The habitat of giraffes is the open
plains of the African savanna. Giraffes also live in the grassland or woodland where trees are present. Giraffes prefer leaves from acacia trees.
Acacia trees have thorns that keep most animal away; however, giraffes’ long tongues can maneuver around the thorns to reach the leaves. They
will also eat leaves of the other trees, bark, and grass if necessary.

Female giraffes become sexually mature around 3 or 4 years old. The gestation or pregnancy period for a female giraffe is about 14 – 15
months. A female giraffe will give birth to a calf that stands about 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 150 lbs.
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