ENDANGERED SPECIES
Giraffa camelopardalis
FATRO “WILDLIFE” COLLECTION
Giraffa camelopardalis
FATRO “WILDLIFE” COLLECTION
The giraffe is the tallest mammal in the world. The largest populations are found in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Their main source of food is acacia leaves. Males reach 5.7 m in height, while females are around one meter shorter. Pregnancy in the giraffe lasts for 15 months.
The mothers isolate themselves for calving, after which they return to the group and cooperate with the other females in rearing the young and protecting them from the attacks of predators. They can live for up to 10-15 years. Over the last 30 years, poaching and the destruction of their habitat has caused a 40% decrease in their population.
Their main source of food is acacia leaves. Males reach 5.7 m in height, while females are around one meter shorter. Pregnancy in the giraffe lasts for 15 months.
The mothers isolate themselves for calving, after which they return to the group and cooperate with the other females in rearing the young and protecting them from the attacks of predators. They can live for up to 10-15 years. Over the last 30 years, poaching and the destruction of their habitat has caused a 40% decrease in their population.
