Giraffes

Alexander

Table of ContentsHabitat

Food and Water

Daily Behavior

Family Structure

INTERESTING FACTS

BIBLIOGRAPHY

HabitatAfricaEast Africa and south AfricaWooded savannas, open areasFlat land

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Food and WaterEat leaves Drink 10 gallons of water in dayEat branches from mimosa, acacia trees Can eat 140 pounds of leaves

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Daily BehaviorGiraffes sleep standing upCalves stay with mother for yearStay safe by kicking

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Family StructuresLive in lose groupsLive up to 25 yearsHerd of 12 to 15

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Interesting FactsGiraffes give birth in quiet spotCaves don't have tinge blueTong long 8 inchSpots are like finger prints

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Bibliography Goldish, Michael. Giraffes, New York: Bear

port, 2007 Leach, Michael. Giraffes. New York: Natural world, 2001

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