Giraffes Mating | Courtship behavior | Giraffe mating process | Akagera National Park, Africa

Giraffes are known for their unique and striking appearance, as well as their interesting mating behavior. In Akagera National Park, giraffes can be observed engaging in courtship behavior and the mating process.
The courtship behavior of giraffes is quite unique, it starts with males assessing the females' reproductive condition by smelling their urine, this is called the "necking" behavior. Once a male has identified a receptive female, he will begin a courtship ritual known as "necking," in which the males will engage in physical combat using their necks as weapons.
After the courtship ritual, the male will follow the female closely, and once she is receptive, he will mount her and copulate. The mating process lasts for about a minute, and after it is finished, the male will move on to another female.
Females are usually receptive for a few days, during this time they will mate with several males. After a gestation period of around 400 to 460 days, the female will give birth to one calf.
It's important to note that giraffes, like other wild animals, have their own unique behaviors and it's crucial to respect them and their habitats. It's also important to support conservation and protection efforts to ensure the survival of these magnificent animals.
Giraffes are polygamous. Meaning that dominant males usually mate with all the females in the herd who are fertile. They reach sexual maturity at three or four years of age, although males may not breed until the age of six or seven, due to the competition from larger males.

[@anobserver9658]

Are they looking around to see who's watching?

[@kevinlami2839]

I love it when they turned profile so we can have a better look 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ellenanthony8017]

She's so small! No wonder his weight pushes her away from him, I'm surprised they get anything done.

[@Wild_Chapter]

Yes

[@user-te4bm2dv8r]

Same

[@debychoi4726]

Sure its her first time 😂

[@inkensatori5731]

DASS IS TOll
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[@cscconsulting8570]

Is that a teen or a grown up?!

[@NkundumuremyiPhiilbert]

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[@MusicGamesMoney]

Shes underage😂

[@Simon_Ezekiel12]

☠️

[@williampullings4144]

Mating!?!? I didn't see no mating. 😢😢😢😅😅😅

[@bearlala2026]

Cute! 😍

[@Wild_Chapter]

Thanks

[@glowi3186]

Rubbish!

[@PetrusPhakathi]

😂

[@souhia_san]

I'm just curious alr

[@petersonowen6550]

Did anyone see any mating

[@Wild_Chapter]

Yes

[@stephenconley5173]

@wild_chapter they were just standing by each other

[@phillip4]

One and done baby, no such thing as a female orgasm in the animal kingdom

[@dragonbowlsupper]

I came here because of vlogbrothers. DFTBA

[@Wild_Chapter]

Oo