Animal Studies Lab

 Introduction to Giraffe The tallest mammals on Earth are giraffes. A tower is a group of giraffes. Giraffes only get ten minutes to two hours of sleep per day. The majority of a giraffe's life is spent standing straight. They have a twenty-five-year lifespan. They are just larger than humans, yet they have the same amount of neck bones. To protect itself from sunburn, the giraffe's tongue is blue. Their brown patches could help shield them from the sunlight. Giraffes are known for their strong hearts, sharp minds, amazing spotted coats, lightning-fast babies, exceptional sprinting skills, and even a fondness for swimming. Types of Giraffe There are four types of giraffe. the northern giraffe, southern giraffe, Masai giraffe, and reticulated giraffe.  The following sections discuss distinguishing characteristics, habitats, and adaptations of the four giraffe species. Northern Giraffe The Northern giraffe used to be widely distributed over North and Central Africa, but it is c...