- Giraffe | Facts, Information, Habitat, Species, Lifespan | Britannica
giraffe, (genus Giraffa), any of four species in the genus Giraffa of long-necked cud-chewing hoofed mammals of Africa, with long legs and a coat pattern of irregular brown patches on a light background
- Giraffe - Wikipedia
Giraffes usually inhabit savannahs and woodlands Their food source is leaves, fruits, and flowers of woody plants, primarily acacia species, which they browse at heights most other ground-based herbivores cannot reach Lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, and African wild dogs may prey upon giraffes
- Giraffe - Top Facts, Sounds, Diet Habitat Information
Giraffes usually inhabit savannahs and woodlands, where there are large amounts of foliage for them to feed on Their coloring helps them to blend in with their surroundings, but they are so large that they are safer in numbers instead of trying to hide
- 10 giraffe facts! - National Geographic Kids
Ten facts about giraffes for kids Learn where giraffes live, what they eat, how tall they grow and more here at National Geographic Kids
- Giraffe - African Wildlife Foundation
They are the world’s tallest mammals They are uniquely adapted to reach vegetation inaccessible to other herbivores Unusually elastic blood vessels and uniquely adapted valves help offset the sudden buildup of blood (to prevent fainting) when giraffes’ heads are raised, lowered, or swung quickly
- 14 Great Giraffe Facts - Fact Animal
Found in the sub-Saharan African savannas, giraffes are herbivores that mostly eat leaves and shoots thanks to their height and long necks Least Concern to Critically Endangered
- Giraffe - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The Greeks believed giraffes to be an odd hybrid between a camel and a leopard, hence their species name camelopardalis This curiosity even led to these creatures being given as gifts to royalty
- 14 Fascinating Facts About Giraffes - Animals Around The Globe
Giraffes, the gentle giants of the African savanna, have captivated human imagination for centuries with their extraordinary height and distinctive spotted coats These magnificent creatures are as fascinating as they are unique, possessing remarkable adaptations that have allowed them to thrive in their natural habitat From their incredibly long necks to their surprising sleep patterns
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