Giraffe

By: G. L.

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Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family | Genis Species | Work Cited

Kingdom: Animalia Back To Top

Phylum: Chordata Back To Top

Class: Mammalia Back To Top

Order: Artiodactyla Back To Top

Family: Giraffidae  Back To Top

Genis species: Girraffa and girraffa camelopardalis Back To Top

     Did you know that giraffe's spots darken as they age?  Giraffes are amazing and intelligent animals.  They also have many traits that help them survive in the hot climates which are being invaded by poachers.

    Giraffes are interesting mammals that have many characteristics that help them survive in their environment.  For example, one characteristic is that all giraffe's spots darken as they age.  This shows that, giraffes can blend in with trees.  Another characteristic is that they are very tall.  This shows that, they can provide food for themselves, since they eat leaves.  Another characteristic is that their tongues are extremely long. This shows that they can grab food with their tongues.  In conclusion, giraffes are fascinating animals that live according to their environment.

   Giraffes mainly live in the same area.  For example, they all live in warm, dry lands.  This shows that, they do not need water as much as humans. Another example is that giraffes can walk a long time without water.  This shows that they live in long, dry plains.  Another characteristic is that they eat trees.  This shows that they need trees to survive.  Another example is that giraffe are the prey of poachers. This this shows that must be prepared for poachers.  Another example is that  

   We must save the giraffe from poachers.  I think that the giraffe's characteristics are important to their environment.  Learning about giraffes will expand your knowledge about the world.   

Hovering the trees

The giraffe is a giant

Eating all the leaves

 


Works Cited

Muzzy, Catherine. Personal Interview. March 2003.

"Animal Diversity Web" 16 Apr. 2003 

 

 

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