Giraffes Slide Show By: Jessie N.

Table of Contents Interesting Introduction! What in the world is a giraffe? Where do giraffes live? (Biome) Where do giraffes live? (Habitat) What In The Name Of Food Do Giraffes Eat? Giraffe’s Predator! How do giraffe adapt to their environment? Interesting Facts! Curious Conclusion!

Interesting Introduction! How would you like to learn about giraffes? I guarantee you'll get smarter. First of all, giraffes are my favorite animal. I'll make sure that if you learn anything it WILL be true. Well, I hope that you have a great time learning and have fun.

What in the world is a giraffe? Have you ever wondered about giraffes? Do they hold any world records? Giraffes are in world record books because they are the tallest mammals in the world, and they are the fourth heaviest mammals in the world. Female giraffes are very protective of their calves. A giraffe has a thick coat of hair going down it's back, that is called the mane. Are you as excited about these mammals as I am?

Where do giraffes live? (Biome) Where do you find them? Giraffes need warmth, lots of trees, and water. They live in hot savannas in southern Africa. Their environment is intermediate between a grassland and a forest. Savannas are located in dry tropics and subtropics. Ok. So you know where they live. Let’s find out more. Ok?

Where do giraffes live? (Habitat) Giraffes live in savannas which are a flat type of grass land. When you are looking at a savanna, you’ll see that they have a few little ponds for drinking, some trees that have leaves for the animals to eat, and some short or tall grass. Savannas are a good place for giraffes to live in because it provides them with food and other things they need to help them survive. So that is pretty much where giraffes live and what the habitat looks like. I have one more thing. Would you ever take a giraffe home? Well, would you?

What in the name of food do giraffes eat? Did you always wonder what giraffes eat ? Do they eat other animals? Do they eat grass or trees? Well, now is your chance to find out. Giraffes have very long necks. Their long necks help them reach leaves on high trees which they eat. Giraffes use their long legs and long necks to stretch down low to eat grass and drink water. Giraffes can go several days without drinking water. Why you ask, because the leaves they eat keep them hydrated. Did you know they also eat insects and flowers? So pretty much, giraffes only eat insects, grass, leaves, and flowers. They only drink water and sometimes when they are calves, they have to drink their mother’s milk.

Giraffe’s Predator! Ah!!!! The predator of the giraffe is the lion. When a lion is near a giraffe the giraffe usually fights back. The giraffe uses its long two front legs to kick the lion and scare them away. The giraffe could also use their two knobs on the top of their heads as defense. Lions want to eat calves because they think their meat is a lot more tasty. They want to eat calves because they are easier to get to. Usually, the lion gets the giraffe before the giraffe gets the lion. Well, its sounds good to the lions but me, not in this life time.

How are giraffes adapted to their environment? Giraffes are highly adapted to their environment. A giraffe neck is long so they can eat leaves. Their body has long legs to help them drink water from down below. They live in a very safe and healthy environment to help them grow up healthy and strong. I told you. Giraffes are highly adapted to their environment.

Interesting Facts Well, do you want to learn some interesting facts about giraffes? I know I do. A giraffe’s mouth has an 18 inch long blue-black tongue. Pretty gross. Am I right? They can run more than 30 miles per hour, isn't that fast? They do it so they can get exercise. Giraffes are non-territorial, social animals. Male giraffes weight span is between 2,400- 3,000 pounds. Female giraffes weight span is between 1,600- 2,600 pounds. So those are just some interesting facts about giraffes.

Curious Conclusion! As you can see, giraffes are a wonderful animal found in the savannas in Africa. They travel in large unorganized herds in Africa's savannas and peacefully graze in the soft grasses. The parents try to keep their calves with protection. It doesn't matter how many spots it has but they all have their own unique design. Well, no matter where or who you are you can always say “animal great animal.”