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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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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Reticulated Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the reticulated giraffe and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Baringo Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site about the Baringo Giraffe, provides information ranging from a detailed description to special adaptations that the giraffe has developed. A good site for student research.
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The Giraffe Heroes Project

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Giraffe Heroes Project honors people "who stick their necks out for the common good." This site tells the stories of these ordinary people who have shown the character to stand up against injustice or misfortune in real, effective...
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about giraffes.
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PBS

Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Giraffe

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Did you know that giraffes are vegetarians? You can find out some more interesting facts and information about giraffes when you visit this resource.
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CNN

Cnn: Surprise! Giraffes Fall Under 4 Species, Not One

For Students 9th - 10th
Research has recently identified more than one species of giraffes. Find out the details.
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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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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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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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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Reticulated Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the reticulated giraffe focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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San Francisco Zoo: Reticulated Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the reticulated giraffe, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Giraffe

For Students K - 1st
This San Diego Zoo resource is a webpage that gives insight to the characteristics of the giraffe. Characteristics like diet, habitat and genetic makeup.
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World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Giraffe

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides an introduction to giraffe anatomy and behavior.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Giraffe Communication

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch a narrated video about giraffes and their communication. [3:13] View giraffes in their natural habitat.
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Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo: Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource features the giraffe. Provides a brief description as well as information on its reproduction, lifespan, habitat and more.
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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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Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: Giraffes Now Rarer Than Elephants

For Students Pre-K - 1st
There are many animals at risk around the world. Scientists have determined that the giraffe population is shrinking.
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Arcademics

Arcademics: Tug Team Giraffe Pull Time Words

For Students 2nd - 8th
Giraffe Pull is a multi-player game that allows students from anywhere in the world to play tug of war with each other while practicing telling time!
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Arcademics

Arcademics: Giraffe Race

For Students 2nd - 4th
Determine the time on the given clock to advance your giraffe to the finish line.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the giraffe's physical features and behavior is found here, along with some photos. The largest concentration of giraffes lives in Tanzania today.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Reticulated Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to quick facts, the Brookfield Zoo offers a photo and information on the social and eatings habits, appearance, habitat, and other characteristics of the reticulated giraffe, the tallest animal in the world.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Giraffe for Kids: Learn All About the Tallest Animal on Earth

For Students 1st - 9th
Did you know that giraffes are the world's tallest animal? On this site kids learn about this protected species found in Africa.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Giraffe

For Students K - 1st
Fun and interesting illustrated information about the Giraffe, the tallest living land animal. [2:48]

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