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  Amazing Animal Facts

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Giraffe’s tongue’s are blue and can extend more than 40cm long.
 
"Did you know? The black rhinoceros, despite its size and weighing an average of 1.5 tonne, can run at speeds of up to 45 km/h.",
 
"Did you know? The only mammal with a lifespan comparable to humans is the elephant. "
 
"Did you know? The African Elephant is the largest living mammal on land!",
 
"Did you know? Female impalas outnumber males two to one.",
 
Did you know? Despite its weight, the Eland can jump up to 6.5 feet in the air.
 
Did you know? The buffalo has poor eyesight and hearing.
 
Did you know? The aardvark has very poor eyesight.
 
Amazing Fact: Despite their size, hippos can gallop at speeds up to 30 km/h (18 mph).
 
Amazing Fact: Hippos can eat up to 40 kgs (88 pounds) of short grass in one day!
 
Did you know: The lion is the largest African carnivore.
 
Did you know: Although the male lion is quite a bit larger than the female lion, the female lion does most of the hunting.
 
A Giraffe is the tallest of all living land mammals
 
Amazing Fact: The cheetah is the fastest land animal, they can bound at speeds of up to 113 km/h !
 
A Giraffe stands while sleeping
 
Amazing Fact: Cheetah's accelerate from 0-70 km/h in under 2 seconds.
   
  Did you know? The African white rhinoceros is the second largest mammal in the World, the African elephant takes first prize.
     
    Each Giraffe has its own unique pattern of coat markings.
     
    Did you know? The rhinoceros belongs to the same family as horses.
     
    The Giraffe has seven neck vertebrae like a human, despite its long neck.
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