A lesson in folding with Elliott 🦒 Giraffes spend minimal time sitting or resting, and have evolved to sleep for as little as 30 minutes a day. These micro-naps are critical to their survival, as they are constantly on the look out for predators and signs of danger. #giraffecalf #babyanimals #getdown #sdzsafaripark | San Diego Zoo Safari Park

It’s World Giraffe Day! We’ll take any reason to celebrate these long necked animals, especially on the longest day of the year!🦒 ➡️ There are four distinct species of giraffe- Northern, Southern, Reticulated and Masai giraffe. ➡️ Giraffes are undergoing a silent extinction. Unlike the well-known plight of gorillas and elephants, the decline of giraffes has gone largely unnoticed. Their populations are down 40% in the past 30 years due to habitat loss and poaching for international trade. There