>Safari Ltd. - Giraffe Baby

Giraffe adults might be the tallest animals around, but baby giraffes are no slouches they can be up to 7 feet tall and weigh almost 250 pounds. This baby giraffe figure makes a perfect companion for our adult giraffe. History: While adult giraffes have very few natural predators, newborns are still dependent on their mothers for protection. Female giraffes will form something called a nursery herd, surrounding the young as they move from place to place. Giraffes have even been known to babysit the calves of others in the herd! Scientific Name: Giraffa camelopardalis Characteristics: Young giraffes look much like adults, only smaller: same long neck, same distinctive fur color pattern, and the same skin-covered knobs on the top of their heads called ossicones. This hand-painted figurine is excellent for educational purposes, play, or display in a collection. Size: 2.9 inches long and 3.5 inches tall, our giraffe baby figurine is a touch bigger than a deck of card.