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Giraffes
Giraffes are well known for their extraordinarily long necks which they use to eat the leaves on tall trees.
2,117 Questions
What is the climate like where giraffes live?
quite warm
they live in Africa which is tropical and very hot.
How long does it take for a baby giraffe to become an adult giraffe?
to reach full size it takes about 4 years ,Babbie giraffes are able to stand up at birth although wobbly.
How many pounds does an adult giraffe weigh?
Giraffe's are the tallest land animals on earth. They are well known for their extremely long neck and legs. It is around 5 to 6 meters tall (Around 16 to 20 feet). Males are usually taller and heavier than females. A male giraffe can weigh an average of around 1200 kilograms (2600 pounds) while females weigh an average of around 830 kilograms (1800 pounds)
Which animal's bones are similar to human bones?
-Backbone, ribs, skull, pelvis... the list goes on and on.
What kinds of foods can't giraffes eat?
Well they definitely don't eat meat, i can't really answer this but i know what they need to eat, fruits, twigs, and leaves. I hope this was at least a bit helpful to you! :)
Should people be able to shoot endangered animals?
Killing an endangered animal is wrong because the animal is one of the last of its kind. Killing it only insures the species that the animal belongs to will die out more rapidly. Killing endangered animals is also illegal and can result in fines and jail time.
How does the giraffe weevil protect itself?
This is an interesting question, friend. i will do my best to give an accurate answer below.
Weasels use there poisonous tails to stab at any threats. People didn't actually realise weasels had poisonous tails until the late 2nd century.
How much does a giraffes neck weigh in pounds?
It depends on the type of giraffe...
Males can be up to 48 000 ounces and females can be up to 2 400 ounces.
Homologous structures between giraffes and humans?
Giraffe and human neck vertebrae are homologous structure because they both have roughly the same shape, number, and function. The giraffe vertebrae are obviously much taller, but other than that they are nearly identical structures.
How do moles adapt to their habitat?
moles adapt to their habitat by having big feet and a strong nose
What features do giraffes have to survive in their habitats?
Some adaptations are behavioral:
Giraffes drink water by gulping-drinking a lot of water quickly. They bend their long necks toward the water and gulp up the water before a leopard or hyena has a chance to attack them. Giraffes can drink up to 10 gallons (45 liters) of water in one drinking session.
Some adaptations are physical:
Giraffes are the tallest land animals, with adult giraffes growing to be between 15 and 18 feet (4.6 to 5.4 meters) tall. Because of their great height and excellent eyesight, giraffes often become watch towers for other animals. The giraffes are able to see and alert the others of approaching trouble.
One of the most interesting adaptations 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. Is this a physical or a behavioral adaptation?
How has the giraffe changed over time?
Thousands of years ago the giraffe had a short neck comparable to that of todays horse, over time and through evolution the giraffes neck grew so that it could reach the bottom of tree branches. This long neck ensured their survival, (survival of the fittest).
What is the maximum age to which an giraffe can live?
Giraffes can live up to 25 years,if they are not eaten alive by lions or aligators.
What is the main features of a giraffes habitat?
Giraffes are widely found in Africa. Their habitat range extends from Chad in the north to South Africa in the south. It usually inhabits Savannas and grasslands of Africa. They prefer forests with lots of acacia trees which are its main source of food. They are found in large numbers and conservation wise, they are of "Least Concern"
Does a giraffe shed its tongue?
Well, technically one can say so but it is more like a spider molting. If the giraffe could not shed it's skin, it would not grow for giraffe's are invertebrates.
If the zebra is running at 40 mph it should take 1 minute 30 seconds
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Can a giraffe kick a lions head off?
Yes, while an adult giraffe is both big and tall, all it really takes is a prolonged bite to the throat to kill it, like most prey that big cats hunt.
Given the right circumstance, a tiger can kill a giraffe if can manage to knock it down off it's feet and to the ground, which is how most lion prides typically bring down adults. There have been few accounts of one lion hunting an adult giraffe successfully on it's own, so a tiger can very well do the same.
But a giraffe's kick could also easily kill or seriously injure a tiger if it's not careful.
Giraffes are herbivores and typically fall into the prey category. Lions from time to time attack giraffes. If you talk to a tree that a girafee feeds on I am sure they will consider a giraffe a predator. In the grand scheme of things a giraffe grazes on the primary producer and is number 2 in the food chain so to speak. The lion would be number three and thus helps to keep the giraffe population in check.
They are mostly prey because they get eatin by cheetahs.
They are mostly prey because they get eatin by cheetahs.
