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Hello Up There, Mr. Giraffe Trivia Quiz

Take my quiz and get acquainted with these magnificent and unique animals.

A multiple-choice quiz by unterkircher. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Author
unterkircher

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,381

Updated
Aug 18 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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483

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where in or on a giraffe would you find the "ossicones"? Hint

heart

neck

head

stomach

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is not true about giraffes' tongues? Hint

They are very tough.

Their dark color provides protection from sunburn.

They are used to keep bugs off giraffes' faces.

They average 22-24 inches long.

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Question 3 of 10

3. A giraffe's favorite meal will come from which tree? Hint

cork bush

baobab

acacia

river bushwillow

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which physical feature of the giraffe is the longest of any land mammal? Hint

large intenstine

leg

tail

spine

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Question 5 of 10

5. How does the blood pressure of a giraffe compare to the blood pressure of a human? Hint

about three times as much

about the same

about twice as much

slightly less

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Question 6 of 10

6. When a giraffe lies down, which of these is a position it can adopt? Hint

hind legs tucked under with neck stretched out between front legs

tucks front legs under, curls neck back and rests it on rump

lies on side with neck stretched out

a giraffe is unable to lie down

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Question 7 of 10

7. Giraffes have only two serious animal predators. What are they? Hint

lions and tigers

leopards and crocodiles

alligators and cheetahs

lions and crocodiles

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following giraffe parts are not of interest to hunters? Hint

ossicones

meat

hides

tails

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Question 9 of 10

9. What seemingly harsh treatment does a baby giraffe have to endure at birth? Hint

not being able to stand and nurse for several hours

a long birthing of six or more hours

being dropped from mom to the ground

being cleaned with mom's rough tongue

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the birds often seen riding on giraffes' backs? Hint

nit pickers

oxpeckers

oxpickers

tick eaters

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where in or on a giraffe would you find the "ossicones"?

Answer: head

The ossicones are the horns on a giraffe's head. Ossicones on the females are smaller and topped with tufts of hair, but because of fighting, male ossicones are usually bald.

2. Which of the following is not true about giraffes' tongues?

Answer: They average 22-24 inches long.

According to various sources, a giraffe's tongue can measure from 18 to 20 inches long. The tongue and lips are tough because giraffes eat twigs and thorns as well as the leaves of their favorite vegetation. They also use their tongues to keep their faces bug-free. Researches think the black color protects their tongues from sunburn as they lift their heads to eat.

3. A giraffe's favorite meal will come from which tree?

Answer: acacia

Giraffes will eat around 75 pounds of acacia leaves, thorns, and twigs per day. They spend a good portion of their day eating because they only get a few leaves at a time. Other animals avoid the acacia leaves because of the thorns, but giraffes' tongues are tough, and their thick saliva coats swallowed thorns.

4. Which physical feature of the giraffe is the longest of any land mammal?

Answer: tail

The giraffe's tail, including the tuft, is about 8 feet long. The neck and legs are about 6 feet long. Their spines have the same number of vertebrae as humans, but they are much bigger.

5. How does the blood pressure of a giraffe compare to the blood pressure of a human?

Answer: about twice as much

A giraffe's heart weighs around 22 pounds. Because of the long neck, the heart has to produce twice the blood pressure of other large mammals in order to keep blood flowing to the giraffe's brain.

6. When a giraffe lies down, which of these is a position it can adopt?

Answer: tucks front legs under, curls neck back and rests it on rump

Giraffes in the wild sleep only for a few minutes at a time. A giraffe doesn't require much sleep. In a twenty-four hour period it will average a little less than two hours of rest.

7. Giraffes have only two serious animal predators. What are they?

Answer: lions and crocodiles

Giraffes are described as being both "difficult and dangerous" prey. Their kick can break a lion's skull or spine. Also, they can sprint up to 60 km/hr, but cannot handle a long run at that speed.

8. Which of the following giraffe parts are not of interest to hunters?

Answer: ossicones

Giraffe tails are made into good-luck charms and fly swatters. The hides are used for shield coverings.

9. What seemingly harsh treatment does a baby giraffe have to endure at birth?

Answer: being dropped from mom to the ground

Poor baby! Female giraffes give birth in a standing position, so a calf is welcomed into the world with a six foot drop to the ground on its head. Supposedly it doesn't hurt. After about an hour, the calf is able to stand and walk.

10. What is the name of the birds often seen riding on giraffes' backs?

Answer: oxpeckers

These birds are also called tick birds. They eat ticks and other parasites which can endanger a giraffe's health.

Source: Author unterkircher

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