Animals & Birds

Giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world. Giraffes have long necks that allow them to browse leaves from high branches. Their neck muscles are strong enough to bend their heads back without snapping their necks. Giraffes have 4 toes on each foot instead of 5 like other mammals. These extra toes help giraffes climb trees and browse vegetation. Giraffes eat grass, leaves, twigs, bark, fruit, flowers, herbs, roots, seeds, bulbs, mushrooms, insects, snakes, lizards, birds eggs, carrion, and even small amounts of meat. Giraffes produce milk from mammary glands located between the front legs. This milk consists of water, protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, hormones, antibodies, and immunoglobulins. Giraffes live in herds of 10-20 individuals. Females and young males stay together while adult males travel alone. Twins are born head first; however, triplets are born tail first. Giraffes are herbivores that eat leaves from trees and shrubs. They have long necks, ...