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Giraffe to Camel: 6 Animals with the Longest Pregnancies

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African Elephant

African elephants have the longest pregnancy among land animals, lasting 22 months, ensuring their calves fully develop when born.

 

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Camel

Both dromedary and Bactrian, Camels carry pregnancies for 13 to 14 months, preparing their calves to thrive in harsh desert conditions.

 

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Sperm Whale

Sperm whales carry pregnancies for 16 to 18 months, ensuring their calves are ready to thrive in the tough ocean conditions.

 

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Asian Elephant

Asian elephants carry pregnancies for 18 to 22 months, giving time for their big brains and social skills to develop.

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Giraffe

Giraffes carry babies for about 15 months, so their calves can stand and run soon after birth.

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Rhinoceros

Rhinos, like white and Indian species, have pregnancies lasting 15 to 18 months, resulting in robust calves well-suited to their environments.

 

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