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people say it has a blue tongue so it does not get sunburned
Giraffes use their tongues to draw leaves into their mouths when eating, so their tongues spend a fair amount of time outside their mouths. The dark color is simply pigmentation to protect their tongues from getting sunburned.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoGiraffes are said to have blue tongues to provide their tongues with sun protection. Giraffes do not get much protection while grazing and eating high up in the top of the trees, therefore protection is needed.
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So the time doesn’t get burnt
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Do giraffs have black tongues?
yes in fact giraffes do have black tongues...the questiopn is why do giraffes have black tongues =P to protect it from the sun Second answer by arcticspa224: No, rumor has it that Giraffes have blue or purple tongues.
What is the most interesting animal fact?
Elephants are afraid of mice. Giraffes have blue tongues. Giraffes are silent.
Why do giraffes tongues not get sunburned?
because they have black tongues
Is a giraffe tongue blue or black?
Giraffes have black tongues because they bit trees to eat them; their tongues are black and rough
Why are giraffes tunges long?
Sorry, I don't have the answer, But tongues is spelled like Tongues.
How can giraffes clean their eyes?
The answer is yes. Giraffes have very long tongues.
How long do Giraffes tongues grow?
about up to 20cm
What color is the tongue?
Well im pretty sure that my tongues pink.... But a giraffes is blue so it doesnt get sunburnt... But most animals have a pink toungue
What colors the tongue?
Well im pretty sure that my tongues pink.... But a giraffes is blue so it doesnt get sunburnt... But most animals have a pink toungue
Do giraffes clean themselves?
Giraffes have a tongue that measures 22 inches. Giraffes are able to clean their entire bodies, including their ears with their tongues.
Why do giraffes have long tongues?
To use to get to leaves high in the trees.
When was Gold Coast Blue Tongues created?
Gold Coast Blue Tongues was created in 2005.
