Here's why:
* Gestation Period: Giraffes have a gestation period of around 15 months, while elephants have a gestation period of around 22 months. This means a giraffe is pregnant for a shorter amount of time.
* Size at Birth: While a newborn giraffe is already quite tall, it is still relatively smaller in size compared to a newborn elephant. Elephant calves are born at a much larger size and are more developed at birth.
Therefore, while both animals go through significant development in the womb, giraffes experience a faster rate of growth within the mother.