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
1 Giraffes have hearts that are 2 feet long. 2  Giraffes sleep only five to 30 minutes every day. 3  Usually they stand up to sleep. 4  They only lie down if another giraffe can stand watch. 5  Giraffes can run up to 35 miles per hour.heir legs are 6 feet long and so are their necks. Giraffes have only two predators, besides humans, crocodiles and lions. Giraffes are most vulnerable when they are taking a drink at a watering hole. They have to spread their legs wide to lower their necks. In this awkward position, they are easy prey for predators.