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  2. List of mammalian gestation durations - Wikipedia

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    A typical precocial mammal has a gestation period almost four times longer than a typical altricial mammal of the same body size. [20] Precocial mammal species generally have greater adult body weights than altricial mammals as precocial mammals have markedly longer gestation periods than altricial mammals. [ 21 ]

  3. Masai giraffe - Wikipedia

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    Over 100 Masai giraffe live under human care in AZA accredited zoos in the United States. [19] At several zoos, Masai giraffe cows have become pregnant and successfully given birth. [20] Masai giraffes can suffer from giraffe skin disease, which is a disorder of unknown etiology that causes lesion on the forelimbs.

  4. Pregnancy (mammals) - Wikipedia

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    For example, a cat's gestation normally takes 58–65 days while an elephant's takes nearly 2 years (21 months). [3] However, growth does not necessarily determine the length of gestation for all species, especially for those with a breeding season. Species that use a breeding season usually give birth during a specific time of year when food ...

  5. Giraffe at New York zoo recently diagnosed with cancer ... - AOL

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    Another female giraffe at the zoo, Iggy, is also pregnant and expected to give birth soon. Gestation periods in Masai giraffes can last up to 15 months and calves can be six feet tall when they ...

  6. Thornicroft's giraffe - Wikipedia

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    Thornicroft's giraffes are tall with very long necks. [8] They have long, dark tongues and skin-colored horns. [9] Giraffes have a typical coat pattern, with regional differences among subspecies. The pattern consists of large, irregular shaped brown to black patches separated by white to yellow bands. [9]

  7. Focus on research: Female giraffes drove the evolution of ...

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    A Penn State researcher has been trying to get to the bottom of the age-old question of why giraffes have long necks. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please ...

  8. Viral phenomenon April the giraffe might be pregnant again - AOL

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    Seven months after one of the most viral births in history, everyone's favorite giraffe mom might be pregnant again. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...

  9. Gerenuk - Wikipedia

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    Gerenuk reproduce throughout the year. Females reach sexual maturity at around one year, and males reach sexual maturity at 1.5 years, although in the wild they may only be successful after acquiring a territory (perhaps 3.5 years). [18] The gestation period is about seven months. They are born one at a time, weighing about 3 kg (7 lb) at birth.