The belief is giraffes developed long necks and long tongues so they could feed on vegetation higher up than other animals and therefore had a survival advantage.
The giraffe's tongue is 18 inches long.
8 to 20 inches
The giraffe's long muscular neck allows it to reach high branches and foliage, giving it access to food sources that many other herbivores cannot reach. This adaptation is crucial for foraging in treetop canopies. Additionally, their long, flexible tongue, which can be up to 18 inches long, helps them grasp and pull leaves from branches, as well as clean their eyes and ears, enhancing their overall survival in their natural habitat.
About 18 inches
No, giraffes cannot lick their elbows. Their necks are too long and their tongues are not flexible enough to reach that far back.
Giraffes can have tongues that are about 45-50 centimeters long. The longest giraffe tongue is about 53 centimeters long.
Yes it is true
definitely not it is 50 cm long and the reason for this is because wile giraffes eat insects go onto their face and they can eat them up with there tongue
yes giraffes have top teeth and they sometimes bite their tongue because its so long
No it does not. A giraffe's tongue is popularly known because it's purplish, long, and flexible. It won't have spots on it.
yes giraffes have top teeth and they sometimes bite their tongue because its so long
They have to have flexible tongues to reach the leaves on top of a tall tree. And also to pick their boogers too. Gross rite? i hope this helps