giraffes by: emily m. physical characteristics giraffes are 14 to 17 feet tall when they are grown....
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Giraffes By: Emily M.
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Physical Characteristics
Giraffes are 14 to 17 feet tall when they are grown.
Their tongues are black with a sandpaper texture.
When they are fully grown, they weigh about 2,500 to 3,000 pounds.
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Behavioral CharacteristicsGiraffes can go long periods of
time without water.Everyday they need about 10
minutes to 2 hours of sleep.They also prefer to run from
danger, not fight.
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HabitatGiraffes live in central, eastern,
and southern Africa.Savannahs and light woodlands
are the surroundings they prefer.
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Food PreferencesA giraffe’s favorite food is acacia
leaves.They also prefer bark, leaves,
flowers , and all sorts of fruits.
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Interesting FactsGiraffes are the largest animals
that live on land.The male giraffes are called bulls
and the females are called cows.