Giraffes

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Giraffes
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Range

• Mainly south of the Sahara, and in large numbers
  only in East Africa.

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Habitat

• Throughout arid and dry savanna zones south of
  the Sahara, wherever trees occur. Eliminated
  from most of West African and Southern Kalahari
  range but still reasonably common even outside
  wildlife preserves.

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Size

• The biggest ruminant and the tallest mammal.
  Male are approximately 2420-4250 lbs. With a
  shoulder height of 9-11 feet. Female weigh
  approximately 1540-2600 lbs. With a shoulder
  height of 2 inches less than the males.

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Names

• Male Bull
• Female Cow
• Young Calf
• Group Herd

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Feeding habits

• Giraffes are herbivores they feed mainly on
  leaves from acacia, mimosa, and wild apricot
  trees. They spend about 16 to 20 hours eating
  each day.

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Reproduction

• Females Give Birth Every 20 To 23 Months Usually
  During The Dry Season.

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protection

• Giraffes Use Their Strong Legs To Kick Predators
  When Under Attack

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Giraffes are fast

• Giraffes Can Run Up To 35 To 45 mph

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Did you know that?

• Giraffes Only Have Seven Vertebrae In Their Necks
  The Same As Humans

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Giraffes

• Can Go without Water For Weeks Or Months At A Time

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• Giraffes Can Live For 25 To 30 Years In The Wild

Lifespan
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Links

• The Big Zoo

• The Phoenix Zoo

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