Newborn Giraffe Takes Awkward First Steps | Nat Geo Wild

With predators all around, giraffe calves are in great danger the moment they're born. ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/41A7tf0 #NatGeoWILD #Giraffes #BabyAnimals About National Geographic Animals: National Geographic Animals brings you closer to the wild than ever before. Take a journey through the animal kingdom to discover fierce predators, surprising behaviors, adorable babies, and more through our fascinating wildlife documentaries, series, and specials. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: https://nationalgeographic.com Instagram:   / natgeo   Facebook:   / natgeo   Threads: https://threads.com/@natgeo X: https://x.com/NatGeo LinkedIn:   / national-geographic   TikTok:   / natgeo   Reddit:   / nationalgeographic   Pinterest:   / natgeo   So they have to start walking as soon as they leave their mother's womb. Calves normally stand within 30 minutes of birth. Research shows that half of newborn giraffes fall prey to hyenas, lions, and other predators. The number of deaths among vulnerable calves increases in areas with higher predator density. Calves can eventually run faster than their adult counterparts, but they’re still safest from predators under their mother's watch. Learn more about Giraffe: https://on.natgeo.com/30XAKOP Newborn Giraffe Takes Awkward First Steps | Nat Geo Wild    • Newborn Giraffe Takes Awkward First Steps ...   Nat Geo Wild    / natgeowild