DEFINITION of 'Industrial Revolution'. A period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s. The Industrial Revolution, beginning in Great Britain, quickly spread throughout the world.uring the Industrial Revolution, workers came to cities in droves to look for employment in the new factories. Because the industrial system was new, there were no experienced workers, and thus everyone had an opportunity to find employment. Technological advancement followed, which increased overall production.
Gestation. 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.iraffes 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.
That's almost as tall as a two-story building! Even a baby giraffe has a long neck and legs. In fact, the calf is 6 feet tall at birth and can stand within an hour.We humans have seven bones, or vertebrae, in our short little necks. giraffe's tongue is about 18 inches long. A female giraffe is called a cow. A baby giraffe is about 6 feet tall when it stands up. A giraffe's favorite food is leaves from a acacia tree.