Giraffes Miss Kristin KuperHamilton Elementary

Giraffes are the tallest animals inthe world.

Giraffes are social animals. Theytravel in large herds.

What do they look like?

Giraffes have long necks and legs, and aspotted pattern.

What do they look like?

Giraffes have small horns on top of their

heads. They are used to protect theirhead in fights.

Size

Giraffes can grow to be 18 feet tall andweigh about 2500 pounds.

What do they eat? Giraffes eats leaves, shoots, flowers,

andfruits from trees. Their long necks help them to get foodfrom tall trees.

Where do they live?

Giraffes can be found in central, eastern andsouthern Africa.

Habitat

Giraffes live in the savannas, grasslandsand woodlands of Africa.

Review1. A giraffe has black and white

stripes. Yes or No2. Giraffes have long necks to help

them eat leaves from tall trees. Yes or No

3. Giraffes are the smallest animal in the world. Yes or No

Your turn!• Choose an animal to research.

• Use the website and classroom books to learn about the animal.

• Create a project to tell about the animal.

Elephant

Hyena

Zebra

Hippopotamus

Rhinoceros

References

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/zebra/http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/black-rhinoceros/http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/

creaturefeature/hippopotamus/http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/

creaturefeature/giraffe/http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/

creaturefeature/spotted-hyenas/http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/

creaturefeature/african-elephant/