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New born giraffes are about 6 ft. Their taller than most people. When their born, they weigh 45 kg, (99 lbs.) They grow 2.5 cm, (1’’) per day. Baby giraffes are vulnerable to lions, hyenas, and leopards. 50% of baby giraffes don’t make past 6 month’s of age. Baby giraffes start eating solid food about 2 month’s of age but their completely weaned about 18 month’s. Baby Giraffes
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Each time a giraffe lifts its head it picks up 550 pounds
An adult giraffes tongue is 27”
Giraffes neck wrestle to show authority in their herds
Giraffes are one of the largest ,strongest ,and peaceful animals on Earth
If kicked by a giraffe, a lion can die Interesting Facts
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The name giraffe is from the Arab word “Xirapha”, which means “the one who walks very fast”
“Camelopardalis” is the scientific name for giraffe
An average lifespan of a giraffe is about 20-25 years
An adult giraffe can eat about 100 pounds in a day
Adult males are called bulls, adult females are called cows, and baby giraffes are called calf’s Things You Need to Know About Giraffes
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= where giraffes live
= the ocean = Places not where giraffes live Most giraffes live in East and Southwest Africa. Where Giraffes Live
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Giraffes favorite food are leaves from the acacia tree. The acacia tree has long thorns but, that doesn’t stop the giraffes! Giraffes use their 18-inch long tongue to get around the thorns. They also use their sticky saliva to coat any thorns that the giraffes can’t avoid. Giraffes Favorite Food
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Horns Male and female horns are called ossicones. Males playfully fight with their horns. As males get older, calcium deposits on the skull and forms 2 bumps. At the most, 3 horns are on the giraffes head; 2 rear of the skull and 1 on the forehead. When people look at it, it may seem like 5 horns. Giraffes Horns
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Many people like to draw our favorite giraffe. Most are very beautiful, like this one.
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Many photos.
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