Giraffes are the tallest animals, reaching up to 18 feet and weighing around 2500 pounds. They are social creatures that inhabit savannas, grasslands, and woodlands in central, eastern, and southern Africa, feeding mainly on leaves, flowers, and fruits from tall trees thanks to their long necks. The document encourages research on different animals and includes references for further study.

1. Giraffes Miss Kristin Kuper Hamilton Elementary

2. Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world.

3. Giraffes are social animals. They travel in large herds.

4. What do they look like? Giraffes have long necks and legs, and a spotted pattern.

5. What do they look like? Giraffes have small horns on top of their heads. They are used to protect their head in fights.

6. Size Giraffes can grow to be 18 feet tall and weigh about 2500 pounds.

7. What do they eat? Giraffes eats leaves, shoots, flowers, and fruits from trees. Their long necks help them to get food from tall trees.

8. Where do they live? Giraffes can be found in central, eastern and southern Africa.

9. Habitat Giraffes live in the savannas, grasslands and woodlands of Africa.

10. Review A giraffe has black and white stripes. Yes or No Giraffes have long necks to help them eat leaves from tall trees. Yes or No Giraffes are the smallest animal in the world. Yes or No

11. Your turn! Choose an animal to research. Use the website and classroom books to learn about the animal. Create a project to tell about the animal.

12. Elephant

13. Hyena

14. Zebra

15. Hippopotamus

16. Rhinoceros

17. References http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/zebra/ http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/black-rhinoceros/ http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/hippopotamus/ http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/giraffe/ http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/spotted-hyenas/ http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/african-elephant/