Giraffe: The Tallest Land Animal

Animals are all around us. Some animals have very close relationship with human beings. Kids are naturally curious about animals. This curiosity will motivate them to read and learn more. Reading, especially informative readings, is essential for academic success. Learning animals could help kids appreciate the diversity of life on earth.
Giraffes are the tallest living land animals on Earth. The distinguishing characteristics of giraffes are their long necks and long legs. While like humans, giraffe have only 7 bones in their necks. However, giraffe neck bones are much taller than human neck bones. The average height of an adult giraffe is around 5 meters. They live in Africa and feed on the leaves of trees. Giraffe population are vulnerable; they face a high risk of extinction in the wild.
This worksheet takes kids to have a close look at giraffes, the tallest land animal. The colorful pictures show the unique physical features and anatomy of giraffes. The short text introduce kids to the key facts of giraffes. Kids can read it alone or with the help of parents. This worksheet aims to support kids early literacy and increase their knowledge about animals.