Giraffe Information

General Description: giraffes have long legs, long neck, and spotted coat

Habitat: grasslands, wooded savannas and open woodlands

Behavior: social animals, females live in groups called herds

Diet: leaves, twigs and bark

Reproduction: gestation period is 14-15 months, a single calf is born

Interesting Facts: giraffes live 25 years in the wild, and up to 28 years in captivity

Merchandise: Kritters in the Mailbox

Related Learning Zone: Giraffe Learning Zone