Giraffe - The Facts
Giraffe are one of the world's most fascinating creatures, and in fact the tallest of all land mammals. Have you ever wondered how tall they can grow, how long they can live or even how large their heart is? What about who is their closest relative or why do they have such a long neck? Hopefully we can provide some answers to these and more questions which in turn will enable you to have a greater appreciation of the giraffe.
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- Current giraffe status?
- Giraffe subspecies
- Taxonomy, Evolution and Scientific Classification
- What are the closest relatives of giraffe?
- How long do giraffe live?
- Starting Life
- Do giraffe drink?
- How much do giraffe eat in a day? What does their diet consist of?
- Giraffe Neck
- Do all giraffe have horns?
- How long is a giraffe's tongue? What colour is it?
- What is the size of a giraffe's heart?
- Giraffe patches and body heat control
- Do giraffe lie down?