A troop consists of females and their offspring, led by a male. Males fight for possession of females, wrestling with their heads and necks. The troop ambles around its territory, feeding mostly in the early morning and afternoon on the foliage, buds and fruits on the top of acacia and thorn trees. The giraffes may also eat grass, plants and grain crops. At midday, giraffes rest in shade and at night lie down for a couple of hours or rest standing.
Births invariably occur at first light.
The young is suckled for 6 to 12 months and continues to grow for 10 years. The Evergreen Project, Inc.