Where do giraffes live?

Where do giraffes live? The natural habitat for giraffes used to be distributed throughout North and West Africa, including the Sahara, and along the Nile. However, today giraffes are only found in sub-Sarahan Africa.

Do giraffes live in rainforests?

Giraffes. Giraffes live in the dry savanna and dry open woodland areas of sub-Saharan Africa.

What color is giraffe blood?

Yes, its blood is blue. Our blood contains hemoglobin that helps absorb oxygen and gives a red color. The octopus has a protein called hemocyanin that causes a blue color. There’s always more than meets the eye.

How smart are giraffes?

Physically, giraffes are quiet, extremely tall, have excellent eyesight and are considered very intelligent. The intelligence of giraffes is a factor in how quickly they adapt behaviourally in response to changing external stimuli. Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth.

What are 3 interesting facts about giraffes?

11 Facts About Giraffes

• Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth.
• They can run as fast as 35 miles an hour over short distances, or cruise at 10 mph over longer distances.
• A giraffe’s neck is too short to reach the ground.
• Giraffes only need to drink once every few days.

What are baby giraffes called?

calf
A baby giraffe is called a calf. Also note, that while people often refer to a tower of giraffe or a journey of giraffe (when they are walking), scientifically, we call it a herd of giraffe.

What animal has 800 stomachs?

Etruscan shrew

Etruscan shrew
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Order:	Eulipotyphla
Family:	Soricidae

Do giraffes have 2 Hearts?

Three hearts, to be exact. There is a systemic (main) heart. Two lesser hearts pump blood to the gills where waste is discarded and oxygen is received. They work like the right side of the human heart.

What is the stupidest animal?

List of the Dumbest Animals in the World

• Panda Bear.
• Turkey.
• Jerboa.
• Goblin Shark.
• Sloth.
• Koala.
• Kakapo.
• Cane Toads.

Can giraffes bite humans?

Giraffes, which are the tallest mammals in the world, are not usually aggressive but have been known to go on the attack if they feel threatened. Their legs can also be dangerous, with a kick from a giraffe quite capable of killing someone.

What do we call a female giraffe?

As in cattle, female giraffes are called cows, while the males are called bulls.