We all love to go to the zoo, right? Well when I go there, I love to see the giraffes. They are one of my top five animals that I truly adore. They are always so calm and I love their fur. Here are some facts you may not have known about giraffes:
Interesting Facts:
- When a new born giraffe is born it can be up to 6 feet tall.
- The scientific name for a giraffe is "Camelopardalis."
- The giraffe is one of the strongest, tallest, and most peaceful animals on earth.
- A giraffe's heart is about 24 pounds and 2 inches long.
- A giraffe sleeps no longer than 5 to 30 minutes within 24 hours.
What do giraffes eat?
-Giraffes drink up to 38 liters of water a day. They do this so they can go a long time without water. - Giraffes are herbivores. They eat mainly tree leaves, twigs, fruit, and grass.
- They eat up to 65 to 75 pounds a day but they can survive on only 15 pounds a day.
Where do these creatures live?
- Giraffes only live on one continent - Africa. Although you see them at the zoo they don't come from the United States.
- They enjoy to live in grasslands and savannas.
- They really love an area with a lot of acacia trees; which is their favorite food.
So next time you go to the zoo, you have a little bit of more information on giraffes. (:
I hope you enjoy it!
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