Giraffe Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Tallest Animal?

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1How many bones are in a giraffe's neck?

Twenty-five Seventy Seven, the same as humans

2What colour is a giraffe's tongue?

Dark blue-black or purple Bright pink White

3Roughly how much does a giraffe's heart weigh?

About 1 kg About 11 kg About 50 kg

4How does a giraffe calf enter the world?

By dropping about 2 m to the ground Born lying down in water Born in a burrow

5What is the giraffe's closest living relative?

The zebra The camel The okapi

6Why do giraffes have special valves in their neck veins?

To store water To stop blood rushing to the head when they bend down To help them make sounds

Answer all 6 to see your result, or let the timer finish for you.

Did you know?

Giraffes need to drink only every few days, getting water from leaves.
A giraffe's tongue can be about 45–50 cm long.

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