Animals With The Longest Gestation Period
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16 June 2024
Human mothers have a comparatively long gestation period. However, some animal mothers go even beyond
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Although the size of the child is typically a deciding factor, not all long gestations result in a big baby
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Here is a list of animals with the longest pregnancies
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Elephants carry their babies for 18 to 22 months before giving birth, making them the mammals with the longest gestation periods
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Manatees carry their young for nearly 13 months and stay in the water to relieve some extra weight
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Camels have a gestation period of 13 to 15 months
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Giraffes also have gestation periods from 13-15 months. The mother gives birth standing up
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Mammals are not the only animals having lengthy gestations. The velvet worm carries its baby for 15 months before giving birth
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Given their size, rhinos are next on the list. Their gestation time is between 15 to 18 months
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