2. Despite their necks being incredibly long, giraffes only have seven vertebrae in their necks, which is the same number of bones we have in our necks! Theirs are of course longer. 

3. Why are giraffes so tall? It helps them see predators like lions, which gives them a bit of a head start if they need to run away. 

4. Giraffes are herbivores, which means they only eat plants! They have extra-long tongues to help them reach the tops of trees and pull the leaves down. 

5. While it’s really important that we humans drink lots of water to stay healthy and hydrated, giraffes only need a drink every few days. It can be a difficult task trying to bend down to drink from watering holes with such long legs and neck! They get lots of water from the leaves they eat to make up for it, though! 

6. A group of giraffes is called a tower. They are very social creatures and will usually hang out in groups of around 15 giraffes. 

7. We’re not sure who childbirth is more painful for – the mother giraffe or the baby! Giraffes give birth standing up, which means the calf gets a big drop to the floor when they come out! But, these are strong babies – they can stand up by themselves on 30 minutes after being delivered. 

8. In the wild, giraffes can live up to 25 years, but in captivity they’re known to have lived for up to 40! 

9. There are in fact, 4 different species of giraffe. The Northern Giraffe, Southern Giraffe, Reticulated Giraffe and Masai Giraffe. 

10. Just like every human has a different fingerprint, giraffes have different spot prints on their bodies. These different patterns have helped researchers to identify giraffes in the wild when studying them.  

With an estimated 28% of Londoners living in poverty, this cafe is aiming to balance out the inequality seen so often in our big cities.  If you want to pay, the donation box is discreetly placed next to where you put your dirty plates, so no one will see how much you put in (or don’t). If you can afford to put something in the box, you can also pay for the breakfast of others who might not be able to pay. As Eggs & Bread say, “Everyone deserves a good start to the day”