Monday, June 8, 2009
The Heart of a Giraffe
The giraffe is the tallest mammal on the planet. Its neck alone can weigh up to 500 pounds, and its heart weighs around 25 pounds. In fact, the giraffe’s heart is so big that it can pump 16 gallons of blood per minute!
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The giraffe is the tallest mammal on the planet. Its neck alone can weigh up to 500 pounds, and its heart weighs around 25 pounds. In fact, the giraffe’s heart is so big that it can pump 16 gallons of blood per minute!
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