7 Interesting Facts About Giraffes You Didn’t Know
By Jasreet Kaur30, Aug 2024 10:20 AMjagranjosh.com
Interesting Facts
Giraffes are amazing animals known for their long necks and tall height. They have many surprising features that make them special. Tap to read some interesting facts about giraffes.
Tallest Mammal
Giraffes are the tallest mammals, reaching heights of up to 18 feet, with their long necks accounting for nearly half of this height.
Unique Patterns
Each giraffe has a unique coat pattern, much like a human fingerprint, which helps in identifying individuals in the wild.
Silent Communicators
Giraffes communicate using infrasound, a frequency too low for humans to hear, allowing them to talk over long distances.
Rare Sleeper
Giraffes sleep less than most animals, often resting for just 5-30 minutes at a time, totaling around 2 hours a day.
Powerful Hearts
A giraffe’s heart weighs about 25 pounds and generates double the blood pressure of most other animals to pump blood up its long neck.
Blue Tongues
Their tongues are about 18-20 inches long and bluish-purple in color, helping protect against sunburn as they feed on trees.
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