Baby giraffes are about 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall at birth. This height is quite remarkable, as it is more than three times the length of a human newborn and close to the height of an average adult human
. Within their first year, baby giraffes can grow to about 12 feet (3.6 meters) tall, doubling their birth height
. In summary:
- Newborn baby giraffe height: approximately 6 feet (1.8 meters)
- Height at one year: about 12 feet (3.6 meters)
This tall stature at birth helps them keep up with the herd soon after birth, as baby giraffes can stand and even run within hours
