Manama, Sep 3 (BNA) -- Minister of State for Information Affairs and Government's Official Spokesperson Sameera Ebraheem bin Rajab, today received Eman Rajab, an expert at the Regional Relations Studies Unit (RRSU) and Head of Academic Development at the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies in Cairo.
Giraffes are pregnant for a period between 14 and 15 months, or 453 to 464 days, one of longest gestation periods in the animal kingdom. Giraffes usually give birth to one offspring at a time, although twins are born occasionally. Because the gestation period is so long, the giraffe won't give birth to another baby for 16 months or more.
Babies spend a long time with mom before they venture out on their own. In fact, weaning can start as late as 12 months of age in some cases and complete independence often takes up to 18 months. Giraffes don't have a new baby until the first one is weaned.