Naughty, was born last month. At the time of the following video, he was still a newborn giraffe. He was only a few days old but already weighed 143 pounds and nearly 6 feet tall. Since then he has gained thousands of fans worldwide.
We think he's a cutie. What do you think?
Giraffes are endangered. There are several different species of them which have different markings and patterns on their coats. In the wild, giraffes live on the continent of Africa. Giraffes are the tallest animals on earth. They can grow to be as tall as 18 - 20 ft. Male giraffes can grow to weigh as much as 3,500 pounds.
Giraffes eat leaves. Acacia leaves are their favorite. Grown giraffes eat up to 140 pounds of foliage per day.
Giraffes can live as long as 25 years in the wild, but much longer in wildlife parks and zoos.
Giraffe Fun: Watch a baby Giraffe and an Ostrich play chase.
Giraffe Coloring Pages: Giraffe Color Picture
