Fun Facts about the Giraffe    [30-05-2009] - The giraffe is the tallest animal on Earth. - The adult male giraffe can grow to be more than 5 meters tall. - The giraffe is one of the most peaceful animals in the world. - The giraffe has a long black tongue. - The giraffe is a plant-eating animal. - The coat pattern on each giraffe is unique. - The color of a giraffe’s spots becomes darker as it gets older. - The giraffe hardly lies down. It can sleep standing up. - The giraffe sleeps only about 30 minutes a day. - The giraffe has excellent eyesight. - The giraffe’s kick is so strong that it can even kill a lion. - The giraffe can live without water for a long time. - The giraffe can live up to 25 years in the wild.     출처: 어린이 영자신문 키즈타임즈 (www.kidstimes.net)