Interesting and fun facts about the giraffe

Known for their long necks and spots, giraffes have been on earth for more than 20 million years. The first giraffe was known as Climacoceras, which resembled a deer-like creature and was alive during the early Miocene period. Climacoceras was not as large as today’s giraffes. In reality, they were around 1.5m tall and weighed around 100kg. It even had large horns that resembled the antlers of a deer. Giraffes today are around 15 to 9 feet tall and can weigh a staggering 1,600 pounds. The “horns” on their heads are called Ossicones. Females have a tuft of hair on top of their horns, while males are bald. Ossicones are occasionally used in a fight, but giraffes generally use long necks or powerful hooves to attack. It is also “smooched” to establish dominance and strength between two males.

Giraffes are quite shy and can eat around 140 pounds of food a day! They are herbivores, which means that they do not eat meat at all. They feed on twigs, grass, bushes, and fruit. Their necks make it easy for them to feast on lots of twigs and leaves because the neck is 5 feet long. Their large necks also help them spot predators from afar. Giraffes have few enemies due to their height and the little amount of sleep they receive. They sleep about 2 hours a day, which makes it difficult for predators to attack. These long-legged animals also run quite fast, reaching speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. The spots that run all over their bodies are used for camouflage and can help them hide from predators.

The beautiful appearance of the giraffe has been used in home decoration today. Beautiful wooden giraffe carvings have created an exotic look for the home, while adorable giraffe bedding has been used to create a fun and unique jungle themed bedroom.