Information The Giraffe is very sociable and lives in large open herds. Giraffes may be in a heard composed of all males, all females, females and young, or of both sexes and all ages or all alone if it is a mature bull or a cow guarding a new calf. There are no leaders. Giraffe's spend most of their time feeding independently between variably spaced trees With their size, giraffe's can be appart for large periods of time because it is unnecessary for them to bunch together for mutual security. Though normally silent, calves make mewing calls. Courting bulls may emit a raucous cough. Giraffes also give alarm snorts, and moaning, snoring hissing, and flutelike sounds have been reported. In galloping it can reach the top speed of 37 mph [60 kph] The giraffe's legs work in pairs like a running rabbit. To drink, a giraffe must either straddle or bend its forelegs.

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