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General Classification

One of the tallest and most interesting animals in the zoo is Giraffe.

Description

The word Giraffe comes from an Arabic word, Zirafah which means the tallest of all. The Giraffe is the tallest animal in the world at 18 feet or taller.

The Giraffe are silent animals. They have big brown eyes which are protected by very thick lashes. The lashes are important source of protection. They can also cover the Giraffe nostrils in order to protect its nose.

The Giraffe has brown spots on the skin. A Giraffe age can calculated from its spots, as the darker the spots , it means the older a Giraffe. The Giraffe also has 2 short horns on its head.

They are vegetarians. Like the Camel, The Giraffe can go for a long time without drinking water. The can survive for long periods without consuming water. One source of water is the leaves which the Giraffe eats from trees. Giraffes are blessed with excellent eyesight , it helps them to keep an eye on each other from a distance.