Giraffes

= GIRAFFES =

Giraffes are the tallest animals the world. They have long legs and long necks. Males can grow up to nearly five and a half metres tall, and females can grow up to almost five metres tall.

Giraffes have adapted in the wild by having long necks. Their long necks help them get food from up high, especially leaves on tall trees. Giraffes have very long and tough tounges which helps if they eat twigs or sharp leaves.

Giraffes are found in parts of Africa. They live on the savannah or in light woodland. Giraffes live in groups called herds,although members of the herd come and go.