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  1. Young Maasai giraffes, also known as calves, have an interesting fact about their growth rate. During their first year of life, they can grow up to an astonishing 1 inch (2.54 cm) per day, resulting in a rapid increase in their height. This fast growth rate allows them to better evade predators and reach the tall vegetation their species is known for consuming.
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    🦒 Masai Mara | Kenya
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    #africanwildlife #waowafrica #discoverwildlife #animalelite #wildlifeplanet

  2. At birth, cheetah cubs weigh 150 to 400 g (0.33-0.88 lbs.). The nursing period ranges from 3 to 6 months. Unlike adult male lions, which are known to kill lion cubs that are not their own, male cheetahs have not been seen to kill cheetah cubs they may encounter.
    🐆 Serengeti | Tanzania
    #traveltanzania #bownaankamal #tanzaniaparks #wildlifephotos #animalnature #bnw_wildlife #cheetahs #wild_life #safarilife #felinethecheetah #animalelite #natgeowild #shots_of_animals #bns_nature