Known for their long neck and spots, giraffes have been on earth for over 20 million years now. The first giraffe was known as the Climacoceras, which resembled a deer like creature and was alive duri...
Known for their long neck and spots, giraffes have been on earth for over 20 million years now. The first giraffe was known as the Climacoceras, which resembled a deer like creature and was alive during the early Miocene period. The Climacoceras wasn't as big as the giraffes today. They actually measured about 1.5 m in height and weight around 100 kg. It even had large horns resembling the antlers of a deer. Today, giraffes measure around 15 - 9 feet and can weigh an astonishing 1600 pounds. The "horns" on their heads are called Ossicones. Females have a tuft of fur atop of the horns, whereas the males horns are bald. The Ossicones are occasionally used in a fight, but giraffes usually use there long necks or powerful hooves to attack. "Necking" is also done to establish dominance and strength between two malesCopyright © 2005-2016 Pet Information All Rights Reserved
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