The Giraffe Life Cycle

The video explores the life cycle of giraffes, starting with the birth process where newborns drop six feet to the ground, which helps trigger their first breaths. It covers the early development stages, including nursing and growth, and the social dynamics within herds. The video also discusses the unique mating rituals of giraffes, where males use their necks as weapons. It concludes with a review and quiz on the giraffe life cycle.

How do baby giraffes take their first breaths?

• By standing up quickly

• By being nuzzled by their mother

• By falling to the ground

• By being licked by their mother

What is the average height of a young giraffe by its first birthday?

• 6 feet

• 8 feet

• 10 feet

• 12 feet

What are ossicones?

• Giraffe's horns

• Giraffe's tails

• Giraffe's eyelashes

• Giraffe's hooves

How do young giraffes build their speed?

• By swimming

• By climbing trees

• By jumping

• By running in circles

At what age are giraffes ready to mate?

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

What is a unique feature of giraffe fights?

• They use their legs

• They use their teeth

• They use their tails

• They use their necks

What is a major reason for smaller herd sizes in the wild?

• Predator attacks

• Habitat loss

• Climate change

• Lack of food