I WONDER - What Do Giraffes Eat?

Giraffes have a long, prehensile tongue that can reach up to 20 inches, aiding them in feeding on leaves from thorny acacia trees, their main food source. Their tongues are blue or purple, which helps them avoid sunburn. Giraffes are herbivores, consuming up to 75 pounds of leaves and twigs daily.

How long can a giraffe's tongue extend?

• 10 inches or 25 centimeters

• 15 inches or 38 centimeters

• 20 inches or 50 centimeters

• 25 inches or 63 centimeters

What color is a giraffe's tongue?

• Red or pink

• Blue or purple

• Green or yellow

• Orange or brown

What is the primary food source for giraffes?

• Fruits

• Grass

• Acacia trees

• Bamboo

How much food do giraffes consume daily?

• Up to 60 pounds or 27 kilograms

• Up to 100 pounds or 45 kilograms

• Up to 50 pounds or 23 kilograms

• Up to 75 pounds or 34 kilograms

What type of diet do giraffes have?

• Omnivorous

• Herbivorous

• Carnivorous

• Insectivorous