did you know that giraffe tongues are purple? it’s true!
giraffes use their long, powerful, dexterous tongues to strip leafs, twigs, and fruits off trees. they eat near constantly throughout the day, so the darker color helps prevent sunburn on their tongues 🦒 #GiraffeFacts
do you know how many kinds of giraffes there are?
classifications have changed over time, but the most recent genetic studies suggest four species of giraffe with five subspecies, for a total of seven distinct groups. these are:
• Northern
- Kordofan
- Nubian
- West African
• Southern
- South African
- Angolan
• Masai
• Reticulated
each group has their own natural range and recognizable coat pattern 🦒 #GiraffeFacts
@Mooncake giraffe info from https://giraffeconservation.org/giraffe-species/
a map of their current ranges, descriptions of each species and subspecies, and how to distinguish between their coats and patterns 🦒 #GiraffeFacts
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