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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Giraffes

For Students 3rd - 8th
This multi-media National Geographic site includes video and audio clips and fun facts all about giraffes. Students can even send a postcard to a friend.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive note about the giraffe. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this silent, social mammal.
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Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Giraffe

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the tallest land animal on this site. This site contains reference information about a giraffe's physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation...
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Giraffe (Giraffa Camelopardalis)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Giraffa Camelpopardalis, more commonly known as the Giraffe.
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Website
African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes an exploratory look at the giraffe. Content includes information on the giraffe's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about giraffes.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species, and maps of its global distribution can also be...