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The Giraffe
One of the tallest and most interesting animals is the giraffe．Male giraffes are usually about six meters tall．Half of the giraffe’s height comes from its neck, which is longer than its legs．
A giraffe has big brown eyes which are protected by very thick lashes．Since it lives in parts of Africa which are usually dry with a great deal of dust, the lashes are an important source of protection．It can also cover its nose in order to protect it．It has brown spots on the skin and this color helps protect the giraffe．The giraffe also has two short horns on its head．
Like the camel, the giraffe can go a long time without drinking water．One source of water is the leaves which the giraffe eats from trees．Since it is so tall, the giraffe can reach the leaves at the top of a tree．
Giraffes usually live in small groups and often feed with other animals．A baby giraffe is two meters tall at birth．It can stand up by itself within a few minutes and can run well in about two days．
Giraffes have two methods of self-protection．If something frightens an adult giraffe, it can run away at about fifty kilometers per hour or stay to fight with its strong legs．
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