By Kenzie and Grace Giraffes What type of animal are they They are mammals Species Giraffa What do they eat They eat fruit leaves and seeds Their main food source is the Acacia Tree ID: 295460
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The Great Giraffe
By: Kenzie and Grace Slide2
Giraffes
What type of animal are they?They are mammalsSpecies:
Giraffa
What do they eat?They eat fruit, leaves, and seeds.Their main food source is the Acacia TreeThey eat at dusk and dawn (when it’s cool outside)They eat 75-100 lbs. of food a daySlide3
Giraffes
Appearance:Weight: The average giraffe weighs 3,500 lbs.
Height: The average giraffe is16-20 ft. tall.
Eyes: Their eyes are
large, bulky, and on both sides of the head. They can see in color.Neck: 6’7”Skin Type: Short HairColors: Brown, Red, Black, White, and Tan. Slide4
Giraffes
Litter Size: 1calf.
Pregnancy: Their average pregnancy is 457 days.
Birth weight: Their average birth weight is 104-220 lbs.
Baby Giraffes start walking within 1 hour.Adult Male: BullAdult Female: CowBaby: Calf
Male and female giraffes live about the same amount of time, 20-25 years.Slide5
Giraffes
How they drink:They spread their two fore-legs, and bend down, so they can drink the water.
How they sleep:
They sleep in midday (when it’s warm) either standing or laying.
What sounds do they make?Whistle/flute-like noise
How do they communicate?
They grunt and moan to warn other neighboring giraffes of danger.
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Giraffes
Are They Hunted By Humans: Yes.
Why: Giraffes are hunted for their meat.
Are
They Endangered? YesThe West African Giraffe and The Nigerian Giraffe
Why: They are hunted and have habitat loss.Slide7
Giraffes
What are they known for?Giraffes are known for their long neck, long legs, and unique pattern.
Both male and female giraffes
h
ave horns.Slide8
Giraffes
Reaction toward human interaction:
Giraffes tend to be very calm towards humans. They don’t seem to be bothered by humans being around.
How do they defend themselves?
Giraffes kick out their two front legs then swing their long neck around to hit the predator.
The mothers stay within 30 meters from their young in case a predator is near.Slide9
Giraffes
What is their habitat?Giraffes live in woodlands or savannahs.
Jobs of family members:
Male: Roams the night looking for food.
Female: Protects their young.
Giraffes live in herds.Slide10
Giraffes
Do Giraffes Carry Diseases?
Yes.
They Carry:Rinderpest – An infectious, viral, diseaseFlukes TapewormsWhipwormsWarble Fly Larvae – (Maggots)Slide11
Giraffes
Close relative: The giraffe’s close relative is the okapi.
The thing that the giraffe and okapi have in common is their long tongue.
The giraffe’s long, black tongue can grow up to 18 inches. Slide12
Giraffe
How do they walk?Giraffes walk with their two legs on the left at the same time and then they move their two right legs at the same time and so on.
They can gallop 30 – 34 mph.
How long do they live?
In Captivity: Up to 28 yearsIn the Wild: 20 – 25 yearsSlide13
Fun Facts!
There are 9 different species of giraffe.
The giraffe has the same amount of bones in their neck as a human does. (7)
Giraffes have great hearing.Slide14
Bibliography
Arnold, Caroline. Giraffes. New York City: Mulberry Paperback, 1987.
Hare, Tony.
Animal Fact File
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