10 Facts About Giraffes
8/31/6
1. The name giraffe is derived from the Arab word "Xirapha," which means "the one who walks very fast."
2. The giraffe is a unique creature, because despite the length of its neck, it has the same number of cervical vertebrae that a human has.
3. A newborn giraffe measures about 6 feet.
4. A giraffe is one of the animals who is born with a horn.
5. The tongue of an adult giraffe measures 27".
6. Giraffes sleep for no more than 5 to 30 minutes in 24 hours.
7. A large male giraffe can eat up to 100 pounds of food in a single day.
8. A giraffe's heart is 24 pounds in weight and 2 feet in length.
9. A giraffe’s age can be calculated from its spots, as the darker the spots, the older the giraffe.
10. Giraffes are silent animals, but, they are certainly not mute. Sounds like the bleating of calves, and the bellowing of cows, have been heard.
1. The name giraffe is derived from the Arab word "Xirapha," which means "the one who walks very fast."
2. The giraffe is a unique creature, because despite the length of its neck, it has the same number of cervical vertebrae that a human has.
3. A newborn giraffe measures about 6 feet.
4. A giraffe is one of the animals who is born with a horn.
5. The tongue of an adult giraffe measures 27".
6. Giraffes sleep for no more than 5 to 30 minutes in 24 hours.
7. A large male giraffe can eat up to 100 pounds of food in a single day.
8. A giraffe's heart is 24 pounds in weight and 2 feet in length.
9. A giraffe’s age can be calculated from its spots, as the darker the spots, the older the giraffe.
10. Giraffes are silent animals, but, they are certainly not mute. Sounds like the bleating of calves, and the bellowing of cows, have been heard.
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Woow great information thanks.. and photo is super awesome :)
 
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Hey Maddy... Good idea for an art project for my students... Candy says hello too... Hugs, Ken
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Hey, thanks for the comment. You both made my day. I was just lamenting to Dustin yesterday that no one visits this site anymore. It goes to show, you just have to give things a little time. Thanks again!! Smiles!
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