Scientific Name: Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata
Habitat: In the savannas south of the Sahara in Africa
Diet: Leaves of the acacia, mimosa, and other trees
Life Span: 20 years
Reproduction: A female giraffe can reproduce as early as 4 years of age, and will give birth to 1 calf about 15 months after mating. A baby giraffe is nearly 6' tall at birth and grows another 10'!
Fact: Giraffes are born with horns that lay flat against their heads then pop up during the first week of life.
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