Page 18 - Atlas Of The World's Strangest Animals

18 ATLAS OF THE WORLD’S STRANGEST ANIMALS

Giraffe

Standing tall amongst the grasses of Africa’s great,

sun-parched savannahs, giraffes are an impressive,
and extraordinary, sight.With their bold, leopard-
print coats, camel-like head, horns, stubby tail, long
legs and phenomenal necks, these astounding
animals really do have to be seen to be believed.

Tongue and Lips
A blue tongue,which is 53cm
(20.8in) long, and flexible lips,
are used to pluck leaves off the
thorn trees.

Legs and Hooves
Long, powerful legs are used
to lash out at predators.
Hooves are cloven (split)
and leave a distinctive
square-toed print.

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