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.
Croup is an infection of the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea). It is often mild and most children soon recover. A steroid medicine is usually prescribed to ease symptoms. In some cases severe breathing difficulties develop.roup is an infection of the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea). These are the upper and lower parts of the breathing tube that connects the mouth to the top of the lungs. The usual cause of croup is a viral infection. Several viruses can cause croup.