Jeroen ✅ on Nostr: Another fun fact: giraffes' laryngeal nerve stretches from their brain all the way ...

Another fun fact: giraffes' laryngeal nerve stretches from their brain all the way down their neck to loop around some legacy bone in their shoulder and all the way back up their necks to the voicebox. This fact has been used as an argument against intellegent design.

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5 fun facts about giraffes🦒:

1. Tallest Land Animals: Giraffes are the tallest land animals on Earth—adult males can reach up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall!
2. Super Long Tongues: Their tongues can be up to 18–20 inches (45–50 cm) long and are prehensile, meaning they can grasp and wrap around leaves. Their tongues are also dark-colored to protect against sunburn.
3. Sleep Less Than You Think: Giraffes only need about 4 to 5 hours of sleep per day—often taken in short naps standing up!
4. Unique Spots: Every giraffe has a unique pattern of spots, kind of like human fingerprints.
5. High-Pressure Hearts: Their hearts can weigh up to 25 pounds (11 kg) and are super powerful to pump blood all the way up their long necks to their brains.

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