Giraffe

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Giraffe in Okinawan zoo.

The giraffe is the tallest living land mammal. They can reach up to 18 feet tall.

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Giraffe at Lincoln Park Zoo

Despite their long necks giraffes have the same number of bones in their neck as we do - 7
The giraffe's tongue can be 18 inches long!
Why do giraffes have such long necks? Scientists believe their necks are long so that they can eat leaves in trees which other animals cannot reach.