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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.
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.