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Giraffes

Giraffes are well known for their extraordinarily long necks which they use to eat the leaves on tall trees.

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Is a ziraffe half zebra half giraffe real?

no it is not and dose not make any why would u say that

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.

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.

Why is a giraffe a prey?

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.

What will happen if the ants were removed from the acacia tree?

If the ants were removed from the acacia tree the trees would be stripped of their leaves by elephants. The ants serve as a defense mechanism for the trees.

Do giraffes sleep?

Yes, they sleep about 9 minutes per day.

How do giraffes care for their young?

After a 14-15 month pregnancy, a giraffe gives birth to a baby who is about 6 feet tall. Since the mama giraffe's birth canal is about 6 feet off the ground, the baby slides out feet first and flops over. This is a good thing. Its like the doctor slapping a human baby's feet to get her breathing.

Giraffes protect their young by keeping them underneath them all the time and they kick predators.

What helps a giraffe stay alive?

Giraffes must have long necks to adapt to there environment. Long necks help to get the leaves up tall in the trees where no animals cqn reach high enough to grab the leaves or fruit up in the branches. Long tongues help to grip there food while they grab it from the trees. By wrapping there long tongues around the leaves they can reach higher than there neck can reach as there tongues can are so long they can clean out there ears with them. I am training to be a zoologist and we have learnt about these things already. Giraffes also live on fruits and berries as well as leaves. A calm environment can keep the giraffe living for a long period of time as they have no stress. Giraffes are naturally calm animals and are suited to that environment.

Do giraffe eat feces?

Normally they do not, however, when they are suffering from nutrient deficiency they may resort to eating feces.

How a giraffe hears?

Giraffes hear the same thing anything else can hear. If a lion were to growl as it pounced on said giraffe(s), the giraffe(s) will hear it. Otherwise, they hear anything within their hearing range.