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Samuel Giteru

Samuel Giteru

Kenya11 years Experience

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Here are some fascinating facts about giraffes:
Giraffes are the tallest land animals on Earth.
Adult males can grow up to 5.5–6 meters (18–20 feet) tall.
Their long necks have only seven vertebrae.
Just like humans, giraffes have seven neck bones, but each vertebra can be over 25 cm (10 inches) long.
A giraffe's tongue is incredibly long.
Their tongue can reach up to 50 cm (20 inches) and is dark blue-black, helping protect it from sunburn while feeding.
Every giraffe has a unique coat pattern.
Their spots are like human fingerprints—no two giraffes have exactly the same pattern.
They have powerful hearts.
A giraffe's heart can weigh about 11 kg (25 pounds) and generates high blood pressure to pump blood all the way to its brain.
Giraffes sleep very little.
They may sleep only 30 minutes to 2 hours per day, often in short naps lasting just a few minutes.
They can run surprisingly fast.
Despite their size, giraffes can reach speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph). – by Samuel Giteru

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