It's the largest land animal. Its spots are like our fingerprints and allow it to camouflage itself.A hell of a tongue!Its blue, prehensile tongue is the most powerful, toughest, and longest (50 cm) among ungulates. It can extend its length to reach the tenderest shoots and pass between acacia thorns.A story to die for!To avoid danger, the giraffe only lies down on the ground very rarely when it feels safe, and then only for a few minutes. The rest of the time, it takes 5-minute breaks, during which it slows down its body this is called microsleep.
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