- Giraffes are found in southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya, and the
surrounding region. They like flat, grassy, savannas.
- Giraffes are very timid, quiet animals. The only noise you'll hear
them make is a contented grinding sound. They might give a short snort
if they're nervous. But for the most part, giraffes are content to stand
tall and silent.
- The Giraffe is the Tallest Animal in the World.
- A giraffe's heart can pump 16 gallons (61 L) of blood in one minute.
- Giraffes have the largest eyes of any land mammal.
- The Giraffe has a prehensile tongue, which allows it to grasp objects
such as leaves.
- Giraffes have 4 stomachs.
- A newborn giraffe is about 6 feet tall when it is born.
- No two giraffes have the same pattern.
- Giraffes rest with their eyes open, standing or lying for three to
five minutes at a time. Throughout the night, a giraffe may sleep deeply
for five to 10 minutes lying down, yet they rarely sleep more than 20
minutes total per day.
- Giraffes can reach 18 feet of more in height.
- Giraffes live for 10-15 years in the wild, but average 25 years in
captivity.
- Every step a giraffe takes is approximately 15 feet long.
- There are 9 species, and each can be identified by its coat pattern.
- The giraffe has to spread its legs apart of kneel down to take a
drink since its neck is too short to reach the ground otherwise.
- A giraffe pregnancy lasts approximately 15 months.
- Giraffes can go for up to two weeks without water.
- If you're near a giraffe, they have a sweet smell like lanolin!
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