Reading comprehension

Why don't giraffes lie down to sleep?

• They are scared of lions and other predators.

• They need to stay alert for food.

• They prefer to sleep standing up.

• They have difficulty getting back up.

What type of trees do giraffes eat from?

• Acacia trees.

• Oak trees.

• Pine trees.

• Maple trees.

How tall can male giraffes grow?

• About 15 feet tall.

• About 17 feet tall.

• About 20 feet tall.

• About 12 feet tall.

Why can giraffes eat leaves at the top of trees?

• Because they are tall enough to reach the leaves.

• Because they have long necks that stretch.

• Because they can climb trees easily.

• Because they have strong jaws to break branches.

What is the tallest animal on Earth?

• The elephant.

• The giraffe.

• The hippopotamus.

• The ostrich.

What is the length of a giraffe's neck?

• Six feet long.

• Eight feet long.

• Ten feet long.

• Four feet long.

What do giraffes spend most of their time doing?

• Running

• Sleeping

• Eating

• Playing

Where do giraffes live?

• In the jungles of South America.

• In the savannas of Africa.

• Only on the continent of Africa.

• In the forests of Asia.

What do giraffes love to eat?

• Grass

• Fruits

• Leaves

• Flowers

Where can you find giraffes in the United States?

• In the wild

• In zoos or animal parks

• In private collections

• In safari parks