Reticulated giraffe
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Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata
Long necks
Giraffes' necks are not long enough to reach the ground. Giraffes must bend their knees or spread their legs to drink.
Long tongues
Up to 22 inches long, the tongue is used to pluck leaves from thorny vegetation.
Habitat/Range
Woodlands and grasslands of eastern Africa
Wild Diet
Leaves, Shoots, Seed pods, Vines, and Fruits
Predators
Lions and Humans
Reproduction
A 6-foot-tall calf is born after a gestation of 15 months. They grow approximately 3 inches per month during the first year and may grow to 18 feet.
Conservation Status
DECLINING
Some populations are declining as their habitat is converted to agriculture.
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