Rafferty, John. P (2011). Grazers (Britannica Guide to Predators and Prey). Britannica Educational Publishing. p. 194. ISBN 978-1-61530-336-6. Gloneková, M; Brandlová, K; Pluháček, J (2021). "Further behavioural parameters support reciprocity and milk theft as explanations for giraffe allonursing". Scientific Reports. 11 (1): 7024. Bibcode: 2021NatSR..11.7024G. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-86499-2. PMC 8007720. PMID 33782483. OK – so I guessed it was about respect, and it turns out that it’s about valuing our time together. So I didn’t need to guess “right” to get the understanding and connection I was looking for. And I’m confident that when we connect on this level, on the level of basic human needs, that it will take only a few minutes to find a solution that we’re both happy with. Here’s what I came up with: Notice that in NVC I make a guess (ask a question) rather than make a statement. I’ve found that a question is easier for the other person to hear. I guess what he’s feeling and what basic human need isn’t being met in the situation. I’ve found that my guess doesn’t have to be “right” to make a connection. As Marshall Rosenberg says, “You can’t guess ‘wrong’, only human!” If my guess turns out to be inaccurate, I’ve found that the other person usually tells me what’s really going on. In this case, my friend said: The coat design of giraffes is one of their most striking features. According to the subspecies, the kind of pattern varies, but besides that, each giraffe has a unique and unrepeatable pattern of spots that get darker with age, but never change their design.

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Once successful Giraffe mating occurs, the the gestational period is approximately 15 months. The mother brings her a single baby into the world while standing up, causing the newborn to fall about six feet to the ground. The rough landing breaks the amniotic sac and umbilical cord, and encourages the baby Giraffe to start breathing. Although they’re not considered adults until age four, male calves will leave their mothers at around 15 months old and join all-male bachelor groups. They’ll contest for dominance while still coexisting peacefully. Oncethey’re ready for mating, dominant male Giraffes will visit a female herd. Lee, Derek Edward; Bond, Monica Louise; Bolger, Douglas Thomas (1 January 2017). "Season of birth affects juvenile survival of giraffe". Population Ecology. 59 (1): 45–54. doi: 10.1007/s10144-017-0571-8. ISSN 1438-3896. S2CID 7611046. Archived from the original on 22 September 2023 . Retrieved 22 August 2023. Although Tanzania has recently increased its anti-poaching and conservation efforts to protect Masai Giraffes, their numbers have severely declined in recent years. The latest estimates put their population at around 35,000, a drop of nearly 50% over the last three decades. As a result, the subspecies was recently declared endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Tobler, I.; Schwierin, B. (1996). "Behavioural sleep in the giraffe ( Giraffa camelopardalis) in a zoological garden". Journal of Sleep Research. 5 (1): 21–32. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2869.1996.00010.x. PMID 8795798. S2CID 34605791.

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The horns can come in handy in special situations but in the everyday life of the giraffe, it doesn’t seem like they serve any purpose. It may very well be that the giraffe used to have something else attached to the skull where we find the ossicones today. Just like its ancestors as you can see at the bottom of the article. The Giraffe is the tallest living mammal on Earth. Males grow to be about 18 feet tall. Females are slightly shorter than the males, but still reach a staggering height of 14 feet. What's cuter than a giraffe in the wild? How about this adorable, easy-to-make costume that lets your little one love wildlife from the comfort of their room? Add our Giraffe Mask, and you're all set for dressing up time. This adorable crochet giraffe costume is perfect for your little one's first Halloween or a cute photo shoot! It's easy to make with this free tutorial and pattern. Perfect for a toddler, preschooler, or kindergartner who loves animals!Giraffe Conservation Alliance– This nonprofit organization works to connect people and zoos around the world to Giraffe conservation projects in Africa in hopes of ensuring a sustainable future for all Giraffe subspecies. The current English form of the animal’s name “Giraffe” arose in about 1600 from “girafe”, the French name of the animal. Outside the ossicones, you find a fine layer of skin and fur just like we find it on the rest of the giraffe’s body. It’s interesting why the giraffes all have skin growing outside these ossicones, and it may be a hint hidden here. READ MORE: How to Get the Most For Your Kruger National Park Entrance Fee Masai Giraffe in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya MASAI GIRAFFE