Males bulls reach heights of up to 6 meters and weigh an average of around 1600 kilograms. Females cows reach heights of up to 4.5 meters and weigh about 830 kilograms with a shoulder height between 2 and 3.5 meters. The neck of the giraffe is exceptionally long. As with almost all mammals, the cervical spine consists of only seven cervical vertebrae, which are, however, greatly elongated. The neck is held by a single, very strong tendon at an angle of approximately 55 °. The tendon runs from the back of the giraffe`s head to the rump and is responsible for the “hump” between the neck and body. The resting state keeps the neck and head in an upright position; to move the head down, e.g. For example, to drink, the giraffe must do muscle work. The tongue can be 50 centimeters long. It is capable of gripping and heavily pigmented in the front area to protect against sunburn. Giraffe bulls are relentless rivals who don’t give anything away in the fight for the females. With a skilful blow to their head, they try to hit their competitor`s genitals and incapacitate him.

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