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The Structure And Function Of A Giraffe

By: Arianna Kane

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Tongues

Giraffes have long, purple, and tough tongues. Their tongue is one of their most important part of the body. The Giraffe tongue helps it pull out leaves and thorns from trees.

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Strong Heart

Giraffes need to have an extra strong heart so they can survive. Their powerful heart helps to pump the blood up through there extra long neck. If they don't have a strong heart, they have a high chance of death.

Heart

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Fur pattern

Giraffes have a weird polka dotted fur patterns. This is because it helps for their survival. Their fur patterns help camouflage them where they live.

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Sources

“Giraffes” Briantica School, https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary Accessed November 7, 2022