In addition a few sons were sent to American colleges. Theodore Godet Heyliger (1790-1845) from a lithograph of Miss Maude Pandt â The founder of the Heyliger family in the West Indies was Guilliam Heyliger (died circa 1734) who evidently was on St. Eustatius by about 1670 when he married Anna Ryckwaert.n addition a few sons were sent to American colleges. Theodore Godet Heyliger (1790-1845) from a lithograph of Miss Maude Pandt â The founder of the Heyliger family in the West Indies was Guilliam Heyliger (died circa 1734) who evidently was on St. Eustatius by about 1670 when he married Anna Ryckwaert.
Giraffes reach sexual maturity at 3-4 years of age, although, in the wild, males may not breed until ages 6 or 7, due to a system of hierarchy among bulls. Breeding can occur at any time of the year. Gestation is usually 13-15 months.
Giraffes have small horns or knobs on top of their heads that grow to be about five inches long. These knobs are used to protect the head in fights. SIZE: Male giraffes are larger than females. Males weigh between 2,400 and 3,000 pounds and stand up to 19 feet tall. Female giraffes weigh between 1,600 and 2,600 pounds and grow to be 16 feet tall. POPULATION: Giraffe populations are relatively stable. LIFESPAN: Healthy giraffes live about 25 years in the wild. RANGE: Giraffes can be found in central, eastern and southern Africa.