giraffidae-zimmerman

== ﻿ ﻿ Giraffe ==

Kindom-Animilia Phylum-Cordate Class-Mamalian Order-Artiodactyls Family-Giraffidae Genus-Giraffe

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Feeding They use there long tong (20inches)to get food off of tall treees these trees have spikes on them to protect them. They eat off of many trees but the acacia tree the most comon tree they eat the black part of the giraffes tongs the acacia has spicks on there leaves and (There favorite snacks are onions) They eat up to 75 pounds a day they spend most of there day eating. Griaffes can live with out water for 5days.

Movment Giraffes have 4 leges, when they run they move both of there right feet and then both in of there left feet. An adult giraffe can run up to 30 mph and can keep that speed for a short distance. Giraffes are known for there speed. A giraffes feet are so strong that they can break the bones of lions and hyenias

Mature When a giraffe is having a baby it is in gestation for 14 months. When a baby giraffe is born it is born on its head so it can take its first breath. Also when is is first born it can stand on its legs for 20 minuts before it falls over. When a giraffe is born it is 6 feet tall 3 feet tall head and a 3 feet tall legs. It takes 6 months for a giraffe to be full born. A giraffe growes a inch a day.

Adaptations  Use there long necks to get food of of the tall trees. Use there skin color to hide them from there preditors. Giraffes use there strong feet to kick there preditors.