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of the giraffe is their ability to eat leaves from some very thorny trees! Just how do they do it? Giraffes produce a very thick saliva, or spit, which protects the mouth from their thorny diet. Read more: What_are_adaptations_of_the_giraffe
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agobecause giraffes eat the acacia tree which has big thornes
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∙ 14y agobecause when they eat spiky things it does not prickle there tongue
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∙ 6y agoit helps them grasp the leaves and plant material they feed on.
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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.
Why do giraffes tongues not get sunburned?
because they have black tongues
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 is the most interesting animal fact?
Elephants are afraid of mice. Giraffes have blue tongues. Giraffes are silent.
Why do giraffes have long tongues?
To use to get to leaves high in the trees.
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 camels have tough tongues and teeth?
I think its because out in the desert the only food they can find is small hard clumps of dried grasses and thorns. Quite a lot of animals have tough mouths because they eat food like thorns (eg. Elephants, Giraffes) Hope that helps.
Why giraffes have a tough tongue?
so they can eat leaves.
Do giraffes eat?
yes, they eat leaves with their massive pink tongues and use their long necks to reach the tops of tall trees
How do giraffes avoid having their tongues pricked by sharp acacia leaves?
they use it to actually suck it
