In collection:
Animals
Giraffe
Did You Know?
Giraffes only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep in a 24-hour period, often taken in quick naps that last just a minute or two!
WEIGHS
1,800–4,200 Lbs
800–1,900 kg
Scientific Name
Giraffa camelopardalis
Lives For
10–15 years (Wild) / 20–27 years (Captivity)
Continent
Africa
Type