Giraffes By: Emily M.

Physical Characteristics

Giraffes are 14 to 17 feet tall when they are grown.

Their tongues are black with a sandpaper texture.

When they are fully grown, they weigh about 2,500 to 3,000 pounds.

Behavioral CharacteristicsGiraffes can go long periods of

time without water.Everyday they need about 10

minutes to 2 hours of sleep.They also prefer to run from

danger, not fight.

HabitatGiraffes live in central, eastern,

and southern Africa.Savannahs and light woodlands

are the surroundings they prefer.

Food PreferencesA giraffe’s favorite food is acacia

leaves.They also prefer bark, leaves,

flowers , and all sorts of fruits.

Interesting FactsGiraffes are the largest animals

that live on land.The male giraffes are called bulls

and the females are called cows.