How Fast Is Giraffe Galloping?

Giraffes gallop at 60 km/h, but their unusual pacing gait — both legs on one side moving together — covers only one body length per second despite their height. Watching them run looks oddly slow-motion.

Giraffes use a "pacing" gait — both legs on the same side moving together — which is rare among mammals.

• Slightly slower than a greyhound
• Just 1 body length per second