All About GiraffesAll About GiraffesBy Patrick WilliamsBy Patrick Williams

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How does the giraffe adapt to its How does the giraffe adapt to its environment?environment?

Giraffes long neck helps them to eat Giraffes long neck helps them to eat leaves from the trees that grow tall.leaves from the trees that grow tall.

Detailed description of the habitatDetailed description of the habitat Giraffes tend to live in dry, open wooded Giraffes tend to live in dry, open wooded

areas in the savanna.areas in the savanna.

Who are the giraffe’s enemies?Who are the giraffe’s enemies?

Giraffes have few enemies. They are hunted by poachers Giraffes have few enemies. They are hunted by poachers and sometimes by lions, although this is rare as one kick and sometimes by lions, although this is rare as one kick with the long legs and heavy hooves can kill a lion. The with the long legs and heavy hooves can kill a lion. The

babies are eaten by leopards, hyenas and wild dogs.babies are eaten by leopards, hyenas and wild dogs.

How does the animal protect How does the animal protect itself?itself?

As the world's tallest animal, it uses its fast pace and As the world's tallest animal, it uses its fast pace and extraordinary vision to protect itself. When attacked a extraordinary vision to protect itself. When attacked a giraffe uses its strong powerful hooves to kick its giraffe uses its strong powerful hooves to kick its predator. Its lethal kick has been known to kill a lion! predator. Its lethal kick has been known to kill a lion!

What does the giraffe eat?What does the giraffe eat?Giraffes may eat up to 34 kg (75 lbs) of food per day and can live Giraffes may eat up to 34 kg (75 lbs) of food per day and can live for weeks without drinking water. They spend most of their day for weeks without drinking water. They spend most of their day eating and their favorite leaves are from the acacia tree. eating and their favorite leaves are from the acacia tree.

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Giraffes use their strong legs to kick predators when under Giraffes use their strong legs to kick predators when under attack. attack.

Giraffes can run up to 56 km/h (35 mph). Giraffes can run up to 56 km/h (35 mph). Giraffes can go without water for weeks or months at a Giraffes can go without water for weeks or months at a

time. time. A giraffe's neck can be over 1.5 m (5 ft) in length, but it A giraffe's neck can be over 1.5 m (5 ft) in length, but it

contains only seven vertebrae. contains only seven vertebrae.

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About MeAbout Me My name is Patrick Michael Williams.My name is Patrick Michael Williams. I was born on December 26.I was born on December 26. My family consists of my mom, Li Wei, my dad, Pat, and my My family consists of my mom, Li Wei, my dad, Pat, and my

brother, Garrett.brother, Garrett. My favorite thing to do is to play video games.My favorite thing to do is to play video games.