Maclaren Safaris
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Details
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Shoulder Height
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: Male 3m Shoulder height |
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Average Weight
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: Male 1200 kg : Female 800 kg |
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Gestation
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: 15 Months | |
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Number of Young
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: 1 Calf | |
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Longevity
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: 28 Years | |
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General
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Being the tallest animal in the world, Giraffe are relatively well known. With this height they utilize food resources that would not be utilized by any other animals, except in rare instances Elephant. Even though it has the longest neck in the animal kingdom, they have the same number of neck vertebrae, seven, as all other mammals. Giraffe are very gentle and inoffensive creatures, but have been known to kill Lions with a single kick of their powerful back legs. Giraffe have very good eyesight, often spotting danger long before it is near to them. They are also very inquisitive and will often approach vehicles to get a better look. | |
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