The giraffe is a unique creature, because despite the length of its neck, it has the same number of cervical vertebrae that a human has!!

• A new born giraffe measures about 6 feet.
• A giraffe is one of the animals who is born with a horn.
• The scientific name of the giraffe is "Camelopardalis."
• Each giraffe has a unique coat pattern.
• The tongue of an adult giraffe measures 27".
• Giraffes are vegetarians and live on the leaves of the baobab tree.
• Every step a giraffe takes is 15 feet in length.
• The giraffe is able to grasp objects such as leaves with the help of its tongue.
• Giraffes sleep for no more than 5 to 30 minutes in 24 hours.
• Luckily, giraffes have elastic blood vessels in their necks, this makes it possible for them to drink water from a stream, without fainting.
• A group of giraffes constitute a herd.
• Neck wrestling matches are often held to show authority in their herds.
• A giraffe is the one of the largest, strongest and peaceful animals on Earth.
• An adult male giraffe is called a bull, a female is called a cow and a young giraffe a calf.
• The average life span of a giraffe is 20 to 25 years.
• A large male giraffe can eat up to 100 pounds of food in a single day.
• A giraffes age can be calculated from its spots, as the darker the spots, the older the giraffe.
• Lions and large packs of hyenas, are the giraffe's enemies.
• A lion can die if kicked by a giraffe.
• A giraffe's heart is 24 pounds in weight and 2 feet in length.
• Giraffes are social animals, that live in open herds.
• A giraffe seldom lies down, it can sleep as well as give birth standing up!
• Giraffes are silent animals, but, they are certainly not mute. Sounds like the bleating of calves, and the bellowing of cows, have been heard.
• Giraffes can survive for long periods without consuming water.
• Giraffes are blessed with excellent eyesight. This helps them keep an eye on each other from a distance.

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