Giraffes 101 | Nat Geo Wild

How fast do baby giraffes grow? How many vertebrae are in that long neck? A truly unique species, giraffes are found only in sub-Saharan Africa and can reach unbelievable heights. Learn surprising giraffe facts, such as why they need such enormous hearts and how they get by on less than thirty minutes of sleep each day.

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[NatGeoWild]

It's no secret the giraffes are the tallest land animals. What new fact did you learn about our spotted long-necked friends? 🦒

[Cstripling]

Wow. 25 pound heart. Giraffe must be very caring animals.

[TeamRemForever]

Giraffes have been my favorite animal since I was 2. Giraffes are so peaceful and majestic. Please don't let this amazing and inspiring creature be wiped out. 😦

[Tiano_]

Giraffe are the most humble and silent creature in the whole world. Infact they are underrated.

[anirudhsarraju]

Gravity: I am not gonna let blood reach the giraffe’s brain
Giraffe’s heart: i am gonna end this man’s career

[idongesitusen]

The fact they can sleep for minutes at a time is amazing.

[terramater]

Giraffes are not only the tallest living land animals, they are also quite strong. In fact, a giraffe's kick can generate an impact of 2, 000 Pounds-of-force Per Square-inch (PSI). That's about the same as the strongest kick ever recorded from a horse. The giants of the savannah can kick hard enough to kill. Recently, our cameraman captured how two lionesses attempt an almost impossible giraffe hunt and where both got a couple of kicks.

[DsailsbbsXhelmetl]

This documentary brought me to tears. The people who dedicated their time and effort on this project are just as beautiful as these magnificent giants. Thank you so much! I send my love and best wishes

[ronnienagy]

When I Grow Up, I Will Rescue Them From Being Hunted By Poachers

Giraffes Are My Favorite Animals Since I Was A Kid, ❤🦒

[FubisReal]

just had to stop by to remind myself that these are real

[animalkingdom]

I never realized how cute giraffes were! 🥰

[larrylongjr.]

Giraffes are one of the beautiful creatures of all!

[CaseyPlexy]

I remember when I was 6 or 7 I was at a zoo, a giraffe reached over the gate and bit my moms hat off her head 😂

[LuisRodriguez-liwr]

Leave it to human to kill a beautiful Majestic creature for its tail...wow

[shahzaibshah]

Giraffes are like they should've gone extinct but somehow we are able to see them. So mesmerizing

[Akucantiklah]

It breaks my heart seeing them killed and abandoned like that in the wild. Wtf is wrong with human?? Why need to kill animals for your social status and Omg human wake up

[AmandaJaneAusten]

"You said Giraffe but i got Brown Cow Stunning."

[AleQuag]

When a baby giraffe is taller than me 🥲

[rodolfoschleier]

I'm fascinated about giraffes and wrote a short story about them! Thanks Nat Geo for sharing these beautiful videos.

[kadafilyf]

If human beings went extinct, that would be good news for most animals