Quirky Facts about the Gracious Giraffe

The prettiest photo we ever did see of the sun setting on this Giraffe Mama and Calf.

Here are some funky facts you might not know about these graceful giants:

They only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep per day:

Giraffes are among the least sleep-dependent mammals. They often sleep standing up and take short naps that total less than 2 hours a day.

Each giraffe’s coat pattern is unique, like a fingerprint:

No two giraffes have the same spot pattern. These markings help with camouflage and temperature regulation.

Thei rtongue is super long, purplish blue and black:

They can precisely pluck individual leaves from thorny trees and even clean their own ears and noses with their tongues (yes, really!).

They’re a delightful animal to spot in the bush, and if you want to see them up close and personal, did you see our latest posts from Giraffe Manor?