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Reticulated Giraffe Flashcards

1
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What is the tallest living mammal?

A

The giraffe.

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2
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Is the giraffe an even or odd toed ungulate?

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Even.

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3
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What are the horn-like structures on a giraffe called?

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Ossicones.

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4
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How much can a full grown male giraffe weigh?

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1 1/2 tons

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5
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How tall can adult male giraffe stand?

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18 feet

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6
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What is the breeding season for giraffes?

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They have none.

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7
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How old are giraffes when they are sexually mature?

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4 years.

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8
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What is the gestation period of a giraffe in months?

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14 months

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9
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True or false? Giraffes give birth standing up.

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True.

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10
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How tall are baby giraffes when they are born?

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6 feet.

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11
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How much does a baby giraffe weigh?

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Around 100 pounds

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How long does it take before a baby giraffe can stand?

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One hour.

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13
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How many years old is a young giraffe when it is weaned?

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One.

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14
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How many months does a young giraffe stay with its mother for after it is weaned?

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Three.

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15
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How long does a giraffe live?

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15 years.

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16
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What is the range and habitat of the giraffe?

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Scattered through sub-Saharan Africa, but mainly in the grasslands and savannas of Kenya and Tanzania.

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17
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What do giraffes eat?

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Leaves, bark, twigs, flowers, and fruit.

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18
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What is the favorite tree of the giraffe?

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The acacia.

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19
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How large are the herds that female giraffes make with young males?

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20
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True or false? Adult male giraffes are often solitary, but young males may form bachelor groups.

A

True.

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21
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True or false? The giraffe is a pseudoruminant.

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False. It is a true ruminant.

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22
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When do giraffes feed and drink?

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Morning and evening.

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23
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What do giraffes do in the afternoon?

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Rest and chew cud.

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24
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What is “necking”?

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It is when two giraffes will slam their necks together to establish hierarchy or show affection.

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25
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How many hours of sleep do giraffes require a day?

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Two hours.

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26
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True or false? Giraffes sleep standing up.

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False. They sit on their legs by folding them beneath.

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27
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True or false? Necking often results in giraffes getting injured.

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False. It’s pretty rare.

28
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What kinds of sounds can giraffes make?

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Grunts, hisses, coughs, bellows, and whistles.

29
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How fast can giraffes run?

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Up to 30 mph

30
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How do giraffes prevent predator attacks while drinking?

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They will travel in herds and take turns drinking and watching for predators.

31
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How do giraffes run and what is this technique called?

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They move both legs on one side of their body one at a time. This is called pacing.

32
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Describe the adaptions of the giraffe’s tongue.

A

It is long so it can grab distant leaves and gooey so that it can coat thorny plants in saliva.

33
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How large and heavy is a giraffe’s heart?

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It is the size of a basketball and weighs about 25 pounds.

34
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What are a giraffe’s spots supposedly used for?

A

Camouflage.

35
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Are the spots of a dominant male giraffe’s hide darker than others?

A

Yes.

36
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What is the role of the giraffe in its habitat?

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It eats the upper-story vegetation.

37
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What are the predators of giraffes?

A

Lions and crocodiles.

38
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How do giraffes benefit other herbivores?

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They have a wider view of the area, which means other herbivores can use them to spot predators.

39
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What do humans hunt giraffes for?

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Hide and meat.

40
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How many vertebrae do giraffes have in their neck?

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Seven. (Same as humans)

41
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How many species and subspecies of giraffe are there?

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No one is really sure because of all the debate. But it is most likely nine subspecies.

42
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What is the conservation status of the giraffe?

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Least concern.

43
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Are giraffe populations on the decline?

A

Yes.

44
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What are the two main threats to giraffes?

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Hunting and deforestation.

45
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How long in inches is a vertebrae in a giraffe’s neck?

A

Ten inches.

46
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What was an old nickname for the giraffe?

A

The camel leopard.

47
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Where does the name “giraffe” come from?

A

The Arabic word “Zafara”, which means fast walker.

48
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Who used giraffes famously to show evolutionary advantage?

A

Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

49
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What are the bumps on the tops of the skull of adult male giraffes?

A

Calcium deposits that form as they age.

50
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Why does the giraffe have thick skin?

A

so it can run through thorn bushes without being injured.

51
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Who bears the responsibility of raising the young giraffes?

A

The female.

52
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True or false? Some subspecies of giraffe are considered endangered.

A

True. (West African Giraffe is an example)

53
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What is the Swahili word for giraffe?

A

Twiga.

54
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When did giraffes evolve?

A

Around 8 million years ago.

55
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What is hypothesized to have caused giraffes to evolve so fast?

A

Their habitat change and their diet of acacia. (Acacia is high in toxins which may have caused mutations)

56
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Can giraffes see in color?

A

Yes.

57
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What color is the skin of a giraffe?

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Gray.

58
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Are ossicones made from bones?

A

No. They are made from cartilage.

59
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How is a giraffe’s skull lightened?

A

It has multiple sinuses.

60
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How many times higher is the blood pressure of a giraffe?

A

Twice that of a human.

61
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What is the name of the complex series of arteries and veins that a giraffe has that prevent too much blood flow to its head?

A

Rete mirabile.

62
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Explain the significance of animal dances in the culture of the San people southern Africa and describe what the giraffe dance does.

A

Animal dances are used to heal ailments and the giraffe dance heals head ailments.

63
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What is the native east African explanation for how the giraffe got its long neck?

A

It ate too many magic herbs.

64
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What culture believed the giraffe was a hybrid of a camel and leopard?

A

The Romans.

65
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Why are scientists looking to giraffes when designing suits for astronauts and pilots?

A

Giraffes have special adaptions that prevent blood rushes to their legs and head.

66
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What kinds of things do natives make out of giraffe skin?

A

Shields, shoes, and drums.

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