Giraffes At a Glance

by Tamara Colloff-Bennett on August 4, 2009

Fifty-Four Questions and Answers About Earth’s Tallest Quadrupeds

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  1. Do giraffes ever feel blue? Well, they have no tear ducts – but people have seen them cry.
  2. Why can a giraffe stand in the hot sun all day when other animals must find shade? Because its dark patches act like radiators to take away heat: [ read more... ]

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Peterkin February 1, 2010 at 4:40 pm

Ths is very entertaining and educational. I am subscribing for more of these gems!

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