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Giraffes have two short horns, which lie down flat at birth. Males (bulls) grow extra bony lumps on their large heads which they use to fight other bulls. They swing their necks to hit each other. This is called 'necking'.

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Its a Living Thing

  • http://www.livingthing.net.au/

Backyard buddies

  • http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/buddies/BackyardBuddies.htm

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