Giraffe at the Denver Zoo

What are some facts about giraffes?

1. A giraffe can lick his face.

2. They have tough lips and tongue that are impervious to thorns.

3. Their coat is full of naturally occurring antibiotic secretions and parasite repellents.

4. Giraffes spend most of their lives standing up; they even sleep and give birth standing up.

5. The giraffe is the tallest mammal in the world. New-born babies are taller than most humans.

References:

Pictures from the Denver Post at the Denver Zoo
www.macroevolution.net/interesting-facts-about-giraffes.htmlwww.onekind.org/be_inspired/animals_a_z/giraffe/www.animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/giraffe/

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