Giraffe

The giraffe is tall from the moment it comes into the world; it can reach up to 170 centimeters at birth. In its first year of life alone, it grows more than one meter tall. As an adult, it can reach six meters. Its very long neck and slow walk give it a shocking and fascinating appearance. It is characterized by its magnificent eyesight, which allows it to watch over the surroundings of the savannah in which it lives. Precisely because of its height, the giraffe has a large heart, capable of pumping blood to the brain. 

Rothschild's giraffe can be found in Kenya and Uganda.

Silent and not very territorial, it tends to spend its life moving around. Sometimes it is forced to fight with other giraffes, using its head to defend itself. When confronted by predators, it uses its legs as weapons. It rarely lies down: only when it feels there is no danger. They form small herds and mate at any time of the year. Gestation lasts 15 months. Giraffes feed by browsing on tree branches, although they can also eat shrubs, grasses and fruits.