Animal Facts: Giraffes belong to the Giraffidae family and are the tallest land mammals. Their long necks let them browse vegetation, their main food, in Africa's savannah. Male giraffes average 5.3 meters in height and can use their 40 - cm tongues to reach high into acacia trees. A female giraffe gives birth to a single calf, 1.7 - 2 meters tall, after about 15 months. The calf can stand 20 minutes after birth, and giraffes live about 25 years in the wild. Details: It's 69 inches long, 19.75 inches wide, and 96 inches tall, standing life - size. Age Group: The recommended age for Hansa animals is 3 and up to meet ASTM93 safety standards. This large item takes a few extra days to prepare and will ship via freight with a $200 oversized shipping fee. 'Portraits in Nature' is a hand - crafted collection of realistic plush animals. Artists in a socially and environmentally responsible studio create each Hansa animal from portraits of the real creature in its natural habitat. The Hansa Story: Artisans hand - sew the animals 'inside out', minimizing seams. Their bodies are carefully'sculpted' to create unique movement features. On average, 42 separate pieces are used to make each animal, and some have up to 240 parts. Each is individually hand - sewn with over 860 fabrics and furs, along with over 6000 sets of eyes, whiskers, etc. High - quality man - made stuffing is carefully placed. Each hand - sewn animal has slight appearance variations, showing Hansa's focus on quality in design, fabric selection, and finishing.

Using your Hansa plush giraffe is easy - just hug it, display it in your room, or use it as a decorative piece. It's great for kids aged 3 and up. Remember, this is a large item and takes extra days to prepare for shipping with an oversized fee. To keep it in good condition, avoid getting it dirty. If it gets a bit dusty, you can gently use a soft brush to clean it. Since it's hand - sewn, handle it with care to avoid any damage to the seams or features. Store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the fabric.