“Giraffe” explained in 4 pictures
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Gently learn about a giraffe’s body features, food, habitat, and way of life
💬 Giraffes Have Long Necks
This is a giraffe. A giraffe is an animal with a very long neck. Its legs are long too, and it is very tall. Its body has brown spotted patterns.
🤔 The giraffe’s neck is long, isn’t it? Compared with your own neck, which one is longer?
💬 It Eats Leaves from Tall Trees
Giraffes eat leaves from trees. Because their necks are long, they can reach leaves high up. Their tongues are long too, and they are good at taking leaves. Munch, munch—they eat slowly.
🤔 The giraffe can eat high leaves. If it were another animal, how do you think it would eat them?
💬 They Live in Wide Grasslands
Giraffes live in the wide grasslands of Africa. There are many trees and grasses in the grassland. Giraffes sometimes walk together with their friends. Baby giraffes spend time near their mothers.
🤔 The giraffes walking across the wide grassland look happy, don’t they? What kinds of sounds do you think you might hear?
💬 A Giraffe’s Body Is Amazing
On a giraffe’s head, there are small things that look like horns. Its eyes are big, and its eyelashes are long too. With its long legs, it can walk slowly or run. A giraffe is a wonderful animal with a long neck and long legs.
🤔 Which part of the giraffe’s body did you think was the most amazing?