Giraffe

(Giraffa camelopardalis rosthschildi)
Features
Class: Mammals.
Order: Artiodactyla.
Family: Giraffe.
Length: 360-400 cm.
Tail Length: 90-110 cm.
Overall height: 500-610 cm.
Height at shoulder: 270-330 cm.
Weight: 950-1300 kg
Distribution: Africa, especially Uganda.
Habitat: Savanna and open land, usually associated with acacias. They are concentrated near the rivers in dry season.
Food: Vegetarian.
Gestation: 15 months.
Litter: 1cría.
Breastfeeding: 12-14 months.
Maturity: Two years.
Longevity: Up to 28 years (in captivity).
Food: Exclusively vegetarian, feeding browsing leaves, fruit trees such as acacias and mimosas.



Description
Distinguished by its long neck, forelegs longer than hind, pointed ears. Has mane from the neck to the cross. Cola topped by a plume of dark color. The frontal horns are short, covered with skin and hair. They have a central horn, sometimes it's just a bump. Sometimes two very small bumps, looking like horns on the occiput.
Food
Exclusively vegetarian, feeding browsing leaves, fruit trees such as acacias and mimosas. Your neck lets you browse to a height of 6 m. He spends most of the day and into the night eating, especially at dawn and dusk. To drink extends its front legs and kneels on the elbows.
Reproduction
Females are sexually mature at 3 ½ years and one later males and reproduce up to 20. You can play at any time of year. The gestation period lasts 457 days. Usually the female gives birth to one offspring but it is not unusual to give the twins. Breeding can be kept standing at 20 minutes after birth and when breast, measuring 2 meters in height and weighs 30-40 kg. Continue to nurse until 13 months and remain with their mother from 2 to 3 months.
Customs and social life
Are active at dusk and early morning the day resting. They have developed senses of sight and hearing, but has a poor sense of smell. The larger size increases your range of vision. They defend the run or standing in groups protecting their young. They can hit with your head or neck. They are usually solitary or grouped in small groups or as a day care groups, some adults are caring for their young while others will eat or drink. The old males are usually solitary, although groups often do not have much cohesion. They tend to be loyal to the same territory. Gallop at a good speed, 56 km / hour, ahead of the rear legs on the front what is called single-foot step.

By Barbara