Some useful information on giraffes -

Mankind has historically honored giraffes. Giraffes feature in African cave paintings and in ancient Egyptian art and designs.

Giraffes rarely lay down; they even sleep and give birth, standing up.

Males and females tend to eat from different parts of a tree to ensure that the sexes do not compete for food.

Giraffes are nonterritorial and sociable. They live in loose, open herds.

Giraffe footprints are 12 inches long and 9 inches wide.

A giraffe's tongue is black