Giraffes
- Giraffes are native to Africa.
- "Giraffes can be found in a range that extends from Chad in Central Africa to South Africa."
- Giraffes typically inhabit barren areas, such as savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
- There is only one giraffe species, but there are multiple subspecies.
- Baby giraffes, calves, are six feet tall, at birth.
- Male giraffes can grow up to eighteen feet tall, while female giraffes can grow up to fourteen feet in height.
- A giraffe's neck can grow to be six feet long, as well as their legs.
- Giraffes typically live for twenty-five years, but they can live even longer in captivity.
- Check out https://animals.about.com/od/hoofedmammals/a/tenfactsgiraffes.htm for more fascinating facts!
- For more cool facts check out https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/animals/mammals/giraffe!
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