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giraffe
giraffe Hoofed, ruminant mammal found in the African savannas; the tallest living mammal. It has a very long neck, a short tufted mane, and two to four skin-covered horns on the head. The legs are long, slender and bony. Their coats are pale brown with red-brown blotches. Height: to 5.5m (18ft). Family Giraffidae; species Giraffa camelopardalis.
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Giraffes up close.(facts about physical aspects and behavior of giraffes)(Cover Story)
Magazine article from: Ranger Rick; 5/1/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...ABOUT GENTLE? SOMETIMES Giraffes usually are calm and gentle. But if a giraffe faces danger, watch out...other badly, but a few giraffes have passed out or even died after fights. GIRAFFE CHAT Giraffes are usually quiet. But...
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 "Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)")
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Giraffe trivia safari.(Neighbor)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 8/16/2001; 700+ words
; ...the Naperville giraffes? Test your knowledge with these 58 giraffe questions, or...Champion Cardinal Giraffe's medal? 3. Where do real giraffes live? 4. What...13. How many giraffes are part of the Baby Giraffe Walk? 14. Which...
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Giraffes make a comeback in West Africa
Newspaper article from: Sunday Gazette-Mail; 11/8/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...expert. Today, giraffes number fewer than...their habitats. Giraffe hunting is prohibited...Kenya, have taken giraffe meat off the menu...said the plight of giraffes has largely been...route. In Africa, giraffe skin is used for...though, think giraffes are mostly useless...
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Reticulated Giraffes in Garissa.
News Wire article from: Africa News Service; 6/6/2005; 700+ words
; ...lone reticulated giraffe walking through...Nobody had mentioned giraffes - and reticulated...farms) where the giraffes used to come to...have more than 300 giraffe." In Somali lingo...to talk about the giraffes. "This is the...Garissa town and the giraffe sanctuary is a community...
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Giraffe earrings.(earrings made from molded and painted clay; includes ready-to-use patterns in a special section)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Crafts 'n Things; 7/1/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...dip finger in water and dab each giraffe. While modeling mixture is still...Insert one eye pin into top of each giraffe's head so only loop is showing. Let giraffes dry overnight. Peel each giraffe from foil. (Note: If back of giraffe...
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Giraffes make comeback.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 11/8/2009; 700+ words
; ...estimated 140,000 giraffes inhabited Africa...expert. Today, giraffes number less than 100,000. Giraffe hunting is prohibited...of stress." The giraffes were tied up, blindfolded...Since 1996, NigerAEs giraffe population has expanded...
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Giraffes take over Naperville.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 7/15/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...is unique. The Baby Giraffe Walk is in honor of...for charity when the giraffes are auctioned Sept...dozen in place, more giraffes will appear throughout...ago, Naperville's giraffes are strong on personality...There's the handyman giraffe sponsored by Buikema...
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Giraffes may be of six distinct species, not one
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 12/22/2007; 568 words
; ...Lumping all giraffes into one species...that some kinds of giraffe are on the very...separate species of giraffe. "Giraffes are often overlooked...most threatened giraffe populations...emphasize that all giraffes are under threat...
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Giraffes' long necks useful for reaching food, spotting danger.(Neighbor)(Kids ink)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 2/20/2008; 700+ words
; ...these titles on giraffes: - "A Giraffe Grows Up," by...Llamas - "New Baby Giraffe," by Laura Gates Galvin "Why do giraffes have long necks...wild dogs - the giraffe herd gallops away...animals notice. If giraffes run, then they...
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 "Gazette (Colorado Springs, CO)")
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Giraffe population getting boost at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Newspaper article from: Gazette (Colorado Springs, CO); 5/18/2003; 700+ words
; ...most successful giraffe breeding program...brag about. The giraffes now have a spacious...three wild-born giraffes -- Stretch, Susie...most well-known giraffe herds in North America...with one herd of giraffe," Leeds said...keep fewer than 10 giraffes, Shurter said...
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Giraffes and Okapi
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...one species of giraffe, G. camelopardalis . The head of giraffes is relatively...those of the giraffe are never shed...covered by skin. Giraffes are social animals...solitary from other giraffes. A single baby (or calf) giraffe is born after...
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giraffe
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
giraffe African ruminant mammal...tallest of animals, giraffes browse in treetops at...lips to secure food. Giraffes travel in small herds...other member of the giraffe family is the okapi . Giraffes are classified in the...
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Giraffidae
Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology
Giraffidae ( giraffe , okapi ; infra-order Pecora , superfamily...artiodactyl family, now represented by only the giraffe and okapi of Africa, which diverged from...Giraffidae are long-legged, and in the giraffe ( Giraffa camelopardalis ) the weight...
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okapi
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...okapi , nocturnal ruminant mammal, Okapia johnstoni, of the giraffe family. It inhabits the almost sunless rain forests of the upper Congo and feeds on leaves. Its shape is reminiscent of a giraffe's, but it is smaller, with a much shorter neck. It is...
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Zambia
Encyclopedia entry from: Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
...settlement. The Cookson's wildebeest, Senga Kob, Thornicroft giraffe, and red lechwe are unique to Zambia. The many varieties...impala, duiker, and sten. In Luangwa Valley can be found giraffe, zebra, rhinoceros, elephant, baboon, monkey, hyena...
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