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A giraffe's tongue is 18 to 20 inches long and blue-black colored. Some people think the color is to keep the tongue from getting sunburned.

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What is amazing about the giraffes tongue?

The giraffe's tongue is 18 inches long.


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Do giraffes have teeth?

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What color is a giraffe's tongue?

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What color are giraffes?

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Does a giraffe have baby teeth?

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