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    What is the length of the longest known giraffe's tongue?

    Question #107669. Asked by zbeckabee. (Aug 03 09 8:52 PM)


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    		53 cm

    "The giraffe has the longest tongue in the animal kingdom. It can extend to a record length of 53cm! Its flexible tongue functions like a ‘hand’ for grasping leaves. It has a tough and leathery surface, which allows the animal to feed on the thorny acacia."

    http://www.zoo.com.sg/spotlight/african_giraffe.htm

    Aug 04 09, 8:47 AM

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