World Giraffe Day: 21st June

World Giraffe Day is celebrated annually on June 21.

This special day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by giraffes in the wild, promote their conservation, and celebrate these unique and iconic animals.

It was initiated by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) to highlight the declining giraffe populations across Africa and encourage support for conservation efforts.

Events and activities often include educational programs, fundraisers, and social media campaigns to draw attention to the importance of protecting giraffes and their habitats.

Giraffes are the tallest land animals, distinguished by their long necks, legs, and distinctive coat patterns. Here are some key facts about giraffes:

Physical Characteristics

- Height: Adult giraffes can grow up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall.

- Weight: They typically weigh between 1,600 to 3,000 pounds (725 to 1,360 kilograms).

- Neck: Despite having long necks, giraffes have only seven cervical vertebrae, the same number as most mammals, including humans.

- Tongue: Their tongues are about 18-20 inches (45-50 cm) long, allowing them to reach high foliage and navigate around thorns.

- Coat: Each giraffe has a unique coat pattern, which helps in camouflage and identification.

Habitat and Diet

- Range: Giraffes are native to sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

- Diet: They are herbivores, primarily eating leaves, flowers, and fruits from trees and shrubs, especially acacias.

Behavior and Social Structure

Social Groups: Giraffes are social animals, typically found in loose groups called towers, consisting of females and their offspring. Males may be solitary or form bachelor groups.

Communication: They communicate through various means, including vocalizations, body la

Operation Twiga: This is a partnership between the Uganda Wildlife Authority and the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. It works to create new populations of giraffe by transporting individuals to safer habitats

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