The richest sources of heme iron in the diet include lean meat and seafood [11]. Dietary sources of nonheme iron include nuts, beans, vegetables, and fortified grain products. In the United States, about half of dietary iron comes from bread, cereal, and other grain products [2,3,5].
The calf will remain in this nursery for one year. Masai Giraffes have a life span of 25 â 30 years. Masai Giraffe Predators. Lions, hyenas and poachers are the main enemies of the Masai giraffe. Their only defence is their speed and their powerful kick that can render a lion unconscious and in some cases even decapitate it. Masai Giraffe Subspecies
Giraffes live mostly in eastern sub-Saharan Africa, while certain populations also live in the western and southern parts of the continent. Giraffes live in both open savanna areas and wooded grasslands. Adult males stand 15-18 feet (4.6-5.5 m) tall, whereas females are shorter at 13-16 feet (4-4.8 m) tall. Adult males weigh between 1,764-4,255 pounds (800-,930 kg), while females weigh only 1,213-2,601 pounds (550-1,180 kg). Giraffes live for 10-15 years in the wild, but average 25 years at zoos.