How many Ossicones do giraffes have?

Both male and female giraffes have two distinct, hair-covered horns called ossicones. Male giraffes use their horns to sometimes fight with other males. Giraffes only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep in a 24-hour period! They often achieve that in quick naps that may last only a minute or two at a time.

Why can’t giraffes bend their legs?

The giraffe’s stature can be a disadvantage as well—it is difficult and dangerous for a giraffe to drink at a water hole. To do so they must spread their legs and bend down in an awkward position that makes them vulnerable to predators like Africa’s big cats.

What is a female giraffe called?

Giraffes are the world’s tallest land mammal. Males (called bulls) grow up to 5,3 m and weight 1

How long does a giraffe live?

26 years
Giraffes live up to 26 years in the wild and slightly longer in captivity. Giraffes prefer to eat new shoots and leaves, mainly from the thorny acacia tree. Cows in particular select high-energy low-fibre items. They are prodigious eaters, and a large male consumes about 65 kg (145 pounds) of food per day.

How tall is a giraffe and how fast does it run?

Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth. Their legs alone are taller than many humans—about 6 feet. They can run as fast as 35 miles an hour over short distances, or cruise at 10 mph over longer distances.

How big is the neck of a giraffe?

With those extra long necks, giraffes are really great at saying hello! Giraffe necks can be up to six feet long (1.8 meters) and can weigh up to 600 pounds (272 kilograms). [5] Giraffes and humans have the same number of neck bones: seven. Those in a giraffe are just 20 times longer than those in a human. [5]

How long do giraffes live in the wild?

Giraffes live an average of 25 years in the wild. Giraffes can weigh up to 2,800 pounds.

What’s the saddest fact about a giraffe?

One of the saddest giraffe facts is that humans are the only animals on Earth, other than lions, that often hunt giraffes. Sadly, poaching of giraffes continues. Giraffes are killed for their meat, their fur, and sometimes even for sport.