Giraffe

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) running on the African plains, South Africa
Giraffe
- Giraffes reach a can grow to 14 to 19 feet tall
- They’re vegetarians
- Giraffes can run up to 35 miles per hour
- The placement and buldging of the giraffe eye provide for excellent peripheral vision
- Giraffes have excellent visual acuity (sharpness of vision)
- Giraffes’ long eyelashes are very sensitive, providing protection from branches as they graze