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Measurement (length): Giraffe Heights

3 - Further Challenges

Inspired by Nature Worksheet

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Further Challenges

Using the information in the diagram below, can you estimate the length of a giraffe’s neck vertebrae and front cannon bone? How does your estimation compare to one of your classmate’s? Explore reasons for any similarities and/or differences.

Related Clip

Why the giraffe has such a long neck and other incredible facts.

Credit: BBC Two – Darwin’s Album, Favourable Characteristics of Animals