I WONDER - Why Do Giraffes Have A Black Tongue?

Giraffe tongues are unique not only because of their length but also due to their black color. This adaptation helps protect them from sunburn as giraffes spend much of their day eating leaves in the sun. The darker pigments in their tongues provide necessary protection against sun damage.

What is a unique feature of giraffe tongues compared to most other animals?

• They are covered in fur.

• They are black.

• They are extremely short.

• They are blue.

Why do giraffes have black tongues?

• To attract mates.

• To scare off predators.

• To protect against sunburn.

• To blend in with the leaves they eat.

What daily activity of giraffes necessitates the need for sun protection on their tongues?

• Sleeping in the open.

• Eating leaves all day.

• Running long distances.

• Swimming in rivers.

How do giraffe tongues protect themselves from sun damage?

• By having darker pigments.

• By retracting into the mouth.

• By being constantly moist.

• By being covered in scales.

What is the similarity between giraffe tongues and human skin in terms of sun protection?

• Both can change color in the sun.

• Both have hair to block the sun.

• Both are covered in a protective shell.

• Both have pigments to protect against sun damage.