Introduction: This week we are going to go in depth on giraffes, I was hoping to reach another National Park this weekend but I've been busy at school!
Fun Facts About Giraffes:
- Giraffes only need to sleep for about 30 minutes everyday, they usally take one to two minute naps throughout the day.
- When Giraffes are born they are six feet tall.
- Giraffes can run up to 35 miles per hour.
- Giraffes only drink water once every few days.
- A Giraffe's neck is still too short to reach the ground.
- A group of giraffes is called a tower.
What does this creature or plant look like?: This creature is very tall, in fact it is the tallest mammal in the world! Every giraffe has its own unique pattern of spots, the same way humans have unique finger prints. As giraffes get older their spots get darker.
How did I feel when I saw it?: I was amazed, it was so cool seeing giraffes running in the wild. They run in such an awkward way!
Where does it live?: They live in savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. They can go long periods without water, so you can often find them in large open areas searching for trees to munch on. Adult giraffes eat around 100 pounds of leaves every day!
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