Schleich Giraffe Male

Ages 3+

Giraffe bulls are the largest land animals, reaching heights of up to six metres. Their necks can be two and a half metres long and they can weigh up to 250 kilograms. Nevertheless - just like us human beings - they only have seven cervical vertebrae.

Their tongue is up to 50 centimetres long, is desensitised to prickly leaves, and has an unusual colour: it is dark blue. This colour helps protect it from sunburn when giraffes use it to wrap around and pluck leaves. Even animals as large as giraffes need to sleep between meals. When there is no threat of danger, they lie down for a nap, but in the wilderness, they mainly sleep standing up.

Fun Fact: When two giraffe bulls fight, they beat their heads against each others neck

• Scientific name: Giraffa camelopardalis
• Global Home: Africa
• Conservation Status: Least concern
• Primary habitat: Subtropical Forest, Moist Savanna, Subtropical Shrubland

 Size: 12.7 x 4.3 x 17cm