14 DAY TRIAL // Unlike giant squids and other creatures populating the depths of our planet's seas and oceans or the highest mountain peaks, giraffes don't really qualify as elusive.
Truth be told, they are pretty hard to miss, what with their freakishly long legs, their even longer necks, and their muscular bodies.
Mind you, there are even giraffes living at zoos all across the globe. Hence, it's safe to assume that pretty much everybody knows what these animals look like.
The thing is that, as familiar with the species as most of us are, chances are that there are many guys and gals in this world who have no idea how giraffes sleep.
As shown in the photos available in the gallery below, sleepy giraffes simply curl up on the ground and place their heads on top of their body.
According to wildlife researchers, these animals only sleep for about half an hour a day. This is because, when on the ground, they are vulnerable to predators.
In captivity, however, it sometimes happens that giraffes sleep for up to four and a half hours per day, albeit intermittently.
As they age, giraffes dedicate less and less time to napping, as enjoyable as this experience might be. To keep safe from predators, the elderly prefer sleeping on their feet.
