CHAPTER 1 GENTLE GIANTS 5 A giraffe stands alone It watches as the others sleep A few giraffes lie on the ground There are few trees on the savanna But some giraffes rest in their shade The others rest standing up A giraffe looks out at the savanna
Africa Indian Ocean where giraffes live Atlantic Ocean 6 Wild giraffes live only in Africa Giraffes live in Africa They spend their time on the savanna This is a
7 dry region There are few trees or bushes Giraffes are very tall Their height lets them see long distances on the open landscape They can spot predators easily A giraffe's home area can be as large as 50 square miles 130 sq km But they do not have territories FUN FACT Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world
