High Five Facts - Giraffes

This video provides five fascinating facts about giraffes, highlighting their height, unique coat patterns, long prehensile tongues, speed, and social behavior. Giraffes are the tallest mammals, with distinct neck anatomy that helps them reach high foliage. Their unique coat patterns aid in camouflage, and their long tongues help them feed on leaves while avoiding thorns. Despite their size, giraffes are fast runners and can defend themselves with powerful kicks. They are social animals, living in herds and communicating through various sounds and behaviors.

What is the maximum height an adult male giraffe can reach?

• 14 feet

• 16 feet

• 18 feet

• 20 feet

How many vertebrae do giraffes have in their necks, similar to humans?

• 5

• 11

• 7

• 9

What is unique about each giraffe's coat pattern?

• It is unique like a human fingerprint

• It is identical to their parents

• It is the same for all giraffes

• It changes with age

What is the primary color of a giraffe's tongue?

• Blue or purple

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

What is the maximum speed a giraffe can run over short distances?

• 25 mph

• 40 mph

• 30 mph

• 35 mph