Giraffes

Physical Description Giraffes range in size and color

Tallest mammals and are land animals Their height is approx.14 ft.-17 ft. tall

Coloring is like a camels

Tongues are blackish-purple and are very long

Adult males usually weight up to 2,600 lbs.

Habitat

Found in Savannah

Like regions with great food

amounts

Diet Eat shoots, herbs and leaves of 100+ plants species

Decide depending on the season and local

availabilities

Zoos feed Giraffes carrots, hay, and biscuits (for

leaf-eaters)

Other Interesting Facts

Not protected (Except in National Parks)

Life span is around 20-25 years but can

live up to 28 years at a max.

Marking allow them to camouflage in the

trees

They can run up to 35 miles per hour

Can jump up 6 feet