Only 25 to 50% of. giraffe calves reach adulthood; the life expectancy is between 20 and 25 years in the wild and 28 years in captivity. The giraffe browses on the twigs of trees, preferring plants of the Mimosa genus; but it appears that it can, without. inconvenience, live on other vegetable food. A giraffe can eat 63 kg (140 lb) of leaves and twigs daily.
crutch - a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking. staff - a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose; he walked with the help of a wooden staff.
A crutch gait: the subject advances the crutches (usually only a few centimeters) then rocks back and forth to produce the effort necessary to bring the feet forward, overcoming inertia and friction. scissors gait. Walking with constant adduction of both thighs, typical of cerebral palsy.