Author: WildLifeFAQ (Mark Jess)
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Why Do Giraffes Have Horns On Their Heads?
Specific definitions aside – giraffes have horns on their heads. Technically they are called ‘ossicones’ but are commonly referred to as horns by most people. Why Do Giraffes Have Horns On Their Heads? Like many ungulates (hoofed mammals) – giraffes have horns on top of their head. Horns come in many shapes and sizes –
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Why Do Giraffes Have Spots On Their Fur? ????
It is believed that giraffes spots are first and foremost a type of camouflage. New technology also suggest that they also help with heat dispersal. Why Do Giraffes Have Spots On Their Fur? We are always learning new things about animals – and giraffes are no different. We humans only usually think about what we
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Are Giraffes Born With Spots? ????
Yes, Giraffes are born with their spots and no two giraffes have the same pattern. What do you think of when you think of a giraffe? The two attributes that usually come to mind first are: A long neck, and spots. It is easy to see why a giraffe has a long neck. After it
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What Do Camels Store In Their Humps?
Although it’s often thought to be water in a camel’s hump – it isn’t. Camels store fat in their hump. It’s a great energy reserve – like making a packed lunch. What Do Camels Store In Their Humps? Over the years, there has always been the assumption that camels need to store water in their
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How Long Can Camels Go Without Drinking Water?
Camels can go for well over a week without drinking. Some even say up to 15 days. Camels have adapted so well to the sporadic nature of food and water in their dry and expansive habitat. How Long Can Camels Go Without Drinking Water? Bactrian and Dromedary Camels (Camelus bactrianus and Camelus dromedarius) were both domesticated due
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How Many Humps Does A Camel Have – And What Are They Called?
Camels have humps: either 1 or 2 humps in fact – depending on which camel breed they are. There are three types of camels: 1 has 1 hump (Dromedary) and 2 have 2 humps. (Bactrian and Wild Bactrian). How Many Humps Does A Camel Have? Modern camels (technically camelids) come in three forms – and