The tallest living animal on land is the giraffe. It is 5.5 meters tall while its shoulders stand at a height of 2.5 meters. Some facts about the Giraffes are as follows:
. An adult male giraffe is called a bull, a female is called a cow and a young giraffe a calf.
. A new born giraffe measures about 6 feet.
. A giraffe is one of the animals who is born with a horn.
. A giraffes age can be calculated from its spots, as the darker the spots, the older the giraffe.
. A giraffe's heart is 24 pounds in weight and 2 feet in length.
.Giraffes can survive for long periods without consuming water.
. The tongue of an adult giraffe measures 27".
. Giraffes sleep for no more than 5 to 30 minutes in 24 hours.
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