If they do drink, they must spread their legs wide in order to lower their long necks to a pool of water. They are born with their horns flat on their skull. When they are about a week old, their horns pop up. Giraffes have spotted fur that camouflages them. The spots on the coat of Giraffes are kind of like fingerprints on people, each Giraffe's spots are unique, unlike any others'.
Giraffes have a great sense of sight.
Their tall stature and sharp eyes help them stay on the look out for lions and other predators that may be out to hunt them. If they feel threatened, Giraffes stay in a group and attempt to run to safety. They can run at about 35 miles per hour. Most Giraffes only live about 5 years in the wild, but a few make it up to around 30 years. Most weigh around 1,800 lbs, though.