Giraffes are the tallest
mammals on Earth.
Their legs alone are
taller than many humans
—about 6 feet.
They can run as fast as 35 miles an hour over
short distances, or cruise at 10 mph over
longer distances.
A giraffe's neck is too short to reach the
ground. As a result, it has to awkwardly spread
its front legs or kneel to reach the ground for a
drink of water.
Giraffes only need to drink once every few
days. Most of their water comes from all the
plants they eat.
Giraffes spend most of their lives standing up;
they even sleep and give birth standing up.
