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Young giraffes, although they sample vegetation from a very early age, continue to suckle up to about one year -- at this age they are around 10 feet tall. They generally become fully independent from their mother at around 15-18 months of age.
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How long is a baby giraffe?
8 inches long
How long does a giraffe stay with its mother?
a baby giraffe will live with its parents for 15 years
How long is a baby giraffe tongue?
11.675
How long is a baby giraffe's neck?
4 feet long
How long does it take for a baby giraffe to stand?
A baby giraffe can stand up after a hour after its birth
How long is a giraffe calf a baby for?
5 feet.
What does a baby giraffe look like?
A baby giraffe looks like a smaller version of an adult giraffe. If in the first few minutes of the birth, the baby giraffe will be rather wobbly as it tries to stand. It is important that the baby is soon able to walk and run along side their parents, as there are many predators in the wild.
What is the difference between a baby camel and a baby giraffe?
ones a camel and ones a giraffe. one has spots and one has humps. one has a long neck the other has long eyelashes ;P
How long does a baby giraffe stay in it's mom's stomach?
Giraffe gestation is usually about 435 days ( 14.5 months )
How long does the baby mandrill stay with its mother?
how long do baby mandrills stay with their mother
How long can an embryo survive outside the womb?
It cannot. An embryo is completely reliant on its mother for life.
How long do zebras carry their babies?
There is no fixed time that a baby giraffe stays with its mother. The calf may nurse for a month or for as long as a year, because they usually find food on their own. Giraffes often engage in calf groupings, or nursery herds, where a mother will leave her calf with other giraffe mothers while foraging.
