This photo was taken at Katavi National Park, Tanzania, Credits to Diana. Here are the 10 facts about Giraffes that you want to know, the source of these facts is at the bottom of this post. 1. Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth. Their legs alone are taller than many humans—about 6 feet. 2. They can run as fast as 35 miles an hour over short distances, or cruise at 10 mph over longer distances. 3. A giraffe's neck is too short to reach the ground. As a result, it has to awkwardly spread its front legs or kneel to reach the ground for a drink of water. 4. Giraffes only need to drink once every few days. Most of their water comes from all the plants they eat. 5. Giraffes spend ...
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