​看百科学英语：Giraffe长颈鹿

看百科学英语：Giraffe长颈鹿

Giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world. They live on the grasslands of Africa.长颈鹿是世界上最高的陆地动物。他们生活在非洲的草原上。

They are well known for their long legs, long necks, and spotted patterns.它们以长长的腿、长长的脖子和身上的斑点图案而闻名。

Both their necks and legs are nearly 2 meters long.他们的脖子和腿都将近2米长。

With their long legs, they can run up to 56 kilometers per hour.长腿使得它们可以每小时能跑56公里。

With their long legs, they can eat leaves and fruits from tall trees.长腿使得它们可以吃高大树木上的叶子和水果。

No two giraffes have the same spotted patterns.没有哪两个长颈鹿拥有相同的斑点图案

Giraffes only need to drink once every few days. Most of the water they need comes from all the plants they eat.长颈鹿只需要每隔几天喝一次水。它们需要的大部分水来自所吃的植物。

Giraffes have small horns on top of their heads. These horns can be used to protect the head in fights.长颈鹿的头上有小小的角。这些角可以在战斗中保护它们的头部。

Giraffes can live around 25 years in the wild.长颈鹿可以在野外生活25年。