Interesting Facts About World's Tallest Animal
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The giraffe, a terrestrial mammal, is the world's tallest animal, known for its exceptionally long neck and legs.
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Adult male giraffes can reach 16 to 18 feet tall, primarily due to their long necks and legs.
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Despite their length, giraffes have the same number of neck vertebrae as humans, just much larger.
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Each giraffe has a distinct pattern of spots, similar to human fingerprints.
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Their enormous hearts weigh up to 11 kg and are specially adapted to pump blood up to the brain.
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Giraffes can run as fast as 35 miles per hour (56 km/h) for short distances.
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Both male and female giraffes have two horn-like structures covered in hair, called ossicones.
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A baby giraffe (calf) is born about 6 feet tall and can stand and walk on the day it's born.
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