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At an average height of around 16-18 ft., the giraffe is the tallest land animal in the world. They have long legs, necks, and a distinct spotted pattern make giraffes very unique!

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Giraffes live in savanna areas in Africa. Their extreme height allows them to eat leaves and shoots located much higher than other animals can reach. In particular, they love acacia trees. Their long tongues are helpful in eating because they help pull leaves from the trees.

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tsavo east national park (protected site)

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Giraffe walking up to a tree and eating. Tsavo East, Kenya.

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When giraffes walk, they move both legs on one side of their body and then both legs on the other side. This is unique to giraffes. However, they run in a similar style to other mammals, swinging their rear legs and front legs in unison. They can reach 35 mph at full speed but only in brief spurts.

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Giraffes sleep less than two hours a day. In general, they sleep with their feet tucked under them and their head resting on their hindquarters, but they can also sleep for short periods of time standing up.

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Female giraffes can become pregnant at 5 years old. They carry a baby for 15 months and give birth while standing up. Newborns are about 6 ft. tall and weigh 150 lbs. Giraffes live up to 25 years in the wild.

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