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| Hair color |
Black, brown, cream, orange, and red |
| Eye color |
Black, brown, green, and teal |
| Distinctions |
• Long necks |
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| Habitat |
Savanna |
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| Diet |
• Acacia leaves |
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Giraffes are a species of animal native to the Pride Lands. They feed on acacia leaves and grass, and are preyed upon by hyenas.
History[]
Simba's presentation[]
Giraffes attended the presentation of Simba at Pride Rock.[1] When Pumbaa accidentally broke wind, several giraffes fell over in a dead faint.[2]
Assisting Simba[]
When Simba was a cub, several giraffes assisted him and his best friend, Nala, in escaping their babysitter, Zazu.[1]
Kiara's presentation[]
Giraffes attended the presentation of Kiara at Pride Rock.[3]
Habitat disruption[]
Giraffes attended the mashindano between Makuu and Pua. After Makuu's victory, he and his float invaded Big Springs, which forced the giraffes out of their territory. Eventually, Kion convinced Makuu to leave Big Springs, and the Pride Landers returned to their usual habitats.[4]
Kupatana[]
Giraffes attended Kupatana, where Twiga performed a choral piece. During the celebration, Reirei's pack attacked the Pride Landers, but the Lion Guard fought them off. With the danger abated, the Pride Landers feasted on baobab blossoms.[5]
Lion Guard's rescue of Shingo[]
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One day, Ono informed the Lion Guard that Shingo was stuck in a tree in Ukuni Woods. The Lion Guard soon found Shingo with his neck and tongue stuck in the branches of an acacia tree. Bunga climbed up the trunk and carefully pried Shingo's neck and tongue free, which allowed him to escape the acacia's branches. Once free, Shingo proceeded to graze on another nearby acacia tree.[6]
Blocked watering hole[]
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Zazu informed the Lion Guard that a rockslide had separated the giraffes from their watering hole. The team rushed to the site of the accident, where several giraffes began to laugh at Ono for having lost his crest feathers. After some conference with his team, Beshte pushed the rocks out of the way, which allowed Twiga's herd to access their watering hole once again.[7]
Savannah Summit[]
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One day, Mtoto the young elephant informed the Lion Guard that several animals, including Makuu, were on their way to Pride Rock. Kion deduced that Makuu must be trying to spoil the Savannah Summit, and so, he and the Lion Guard took off to warn Simba. Once at Pride Rock, Kion tackled Makuu, but Makuu protested that he had been invited. With Simba's support, Makuu promised to take his duties seriously, to the discomfort of Twiga and the other Pride Lander leaders.
Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga mutter about Makuu.
Together, the party proceeded to Mizimu Grove. Along the way, Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga spoke resentfully about Makuu's past actions and how readily Simba was willing to forgive him. However, Zazu interrupted them, and the group continued on their way, with Simba and Zazu stressing the importance of equality and unity.
Later, while patrolling the Pride Lands, Mtoto overheard Twiga speaking about Makuu and informed the Lion Guard. When they arrived on the scene, however, Makuu was nowhere to be found, only Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga. Bunga proclaimed that Mtoto had heard Makuu, but Mtoto clarified that he had only heard Twiga speaking about Makuu. Twiga was quick to deny this assertion, and Vuruga Vuruga backed her up, with both acting suspiciously. The Lion Guard soon left, privately deducing that Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga were too afraid to tell the truth about Makuu because he had threatened them.
Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga own up to and apologize for their actions.
Later, after Kion realized that Makuu may be being targeted, the Lion Guard rushed to Mizimu Grove, where they saved Makuu from falling into a pit full of rotten fruit. Makuu realized that someone had set a trap for him, and Kion proclaimed that he knew how to find out who was to blame.
That evening, Kion announced to the Summit that Makuu had fallen into a pit and lost his life in the struggle. A horrified Twiga and Vuruga Vuruga exclaimed that they had never intended for Makuu to get hurt, only to fall into a pit of rotten fruit. Just then, Makuu revealed himself and announced to the gathered animals that he had come to the Summit with the intention of helping his float and the Pride Lands but had only received distrust and hostility in return. Twiga, Vuruga Vuruga, and the other animals feared Makuu's wrath, but he merely prompted Simba to let the Summit go on.[8]
Drought[]
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During a drought, Twiga and her herd got in an argument with Vuruga Vuruga and her herd over Big Springs. Kion managed to defuse the situation. Later, Twiga and her herd traveled to Dhahabu Grove, where they had access to drinking water.[9]
Attack by Janja's clan[]
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Twiga defends herself and her daughter, Juhudi, from Janja's attack.
When Janja and his clan began to hunt Twiga and her daughter, Juhudi, the Lion Guard rushed to the giraffes' defense. In the midst of the chase, the team split up, with Kion and Beshte remaining behind to handle the hyenas. As Beshte and Kion raced after the hyenas, Janja ordered his lackeys to stop them. With four hyenas on the attack, Beshte and Kion quickly became overrun.
Up ahead, Twiga lashed out at Janja, kicking him away from her. Janja hastily called a surrender, and the hyenas retreated to the Outlands. Beshte and Kion checked on the giraffes, then followed after the hyenas to make sure that they had left the Pride Lands.[10]
Fire at Kilio Valley[]
| “ | Kion: Twiga, I know the elephants' ways are different, but please. They need help... Twiga: Then get someone else to help them. If they stay here, they'll eat our whole grove!
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After Ma Tembo's herd left Kilio Valley due to a fire, Kion requested that the herd temporarily stay with Twiga and her herd. At first, Twiga was receptive to the elephants staying in her home, but once they started eating entire branches off of the trees, she appealed to Kion to take them elsewhere.[11]
Scar's attack[]
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At Mizimu Grove, Rafiki and Simba announced Makini's mpando mpaya. In the midst of the celebration, the Army of Scar attacked, and the Pride Landers rose up to defend themselves. The battle paused when Scar's spirit appeared in the flames and threatened to overtake the entirety of the Pride Lands. Frightened by Scar's unexpected appearance, the remaining Pride Landers, including Twiga and her herd, fled Mizimu Grove.
Twiga's herd gathers to hear Simba speak.
After the Lion Guard calmed the Pride Landers, Simba approached them and admitted that he had had knowledge of Scar's return for some time. The herds deliberated whether they should leave the Pride Lands, and Simba told them to inform him of their decisions the following morning at Pride Rock.
The next morning, Kion implored the Pride Landers to follow him to Mizimu Grove before they decided to leave the Pride Lands for good. The herds followed Kion to Mizimu Grove, where Makini's baobab tree seed had survived the fire. This inspired the Pride Landers to remain in the kingdom and work together to defeat Scar.[12]
Kovu's exile[]
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When Simba exiled Kovu from the Pride Lands, several giraffes helped drive him away.[3]
Kovu and Kiara's wedding[]
Giraffes gathered at Pride Rock for Kovu and Kiara's wedding.[3]
Physical characteristics[]
Giraffes are large, four-legged animals with exceptionally long necks. They have orange fur, with cream chests, dark orange spots, and brown manes. They are known to have black, brown, green, or teal eyes.[1][12]
Sociocultural characteristics[]
Giraffes feed on acacia leaves. In the Pride Lands, they live in Acacia Grove.[11] They are preyed upon by hyenas.[10]
Notable giraffes[]
Appearances[]
References[]
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