Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Giraffe

The Giraffe has a long neck but only seven bones like other mammals. It has special adaptions to allow its heart to provide blood to the brain and to limit the flow when the giraffe bends down to drink. Its legs also are adapted so that the blood pressure does not cause damage. It has the lowest need for sleep of any animal ranging from 10 minutes to 2 hours a day. A new born is about six feet tall and walks almost immediately.

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