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Facts about Giraffes: -A newborn Giraffe is about six feet tall. -Giraffes are born with horns. -Each Giraffe is born with it's own unique coat pattern.. -The tounge of an adult Giraffe is about 27 inches long. -Giraffe's are vegatarians, they only eat leaves of the baobab tree. -Every step a giraffe takes is 15 feet long. -Griaffe's are able to grasp its food with it's tounge.
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-Giraffes sleep for no more than 5 toA giraffe is the one of the largest, strongest and peaceful animals on Earth. 20 mintues each night. -A group of giraffes constitute a herd.. -Neck wrestling matches are often held to show authority in their herds. -An adult male giraffe is called a bull, a female is called a cow and a young giraffe a calf.
-The average life span of a giraffe is 20 to 25 years. -A large male griaffe can eat up to 100 ponds of food in one single day. -A giraffes age can be calculated from its spots, as the darker the spots, the older the giraffe.
-Lions and large packs of hyenas, are the giraffe's enemies. -A lion can die if kicked by a giraffe. -A giraffe's heart is 24 pounds in weight and 2 feet in length. -A giraffe seldom lies down, it can sleep as well as give birth standing up!
-Giraffes are silent animals, but, they are certainly not mute. Sounds like the bleating of calves, and the bellowing of cows, have been heard. -Giraffes can survive for long periods without consuming water. -Giraffes are blessed with excellent eyesight. This helps them keep an eye on each other from a distance.
