Answer : No, a Giraffe is not heavier than an Elephant
The average weight of a Giraffe is 1400 kg, (3086 lbs) versus 4500 kg, (9921 lbs) for an Elephant
Name | Name:Giraffe | Name:Elephant |
Weight | Weight:1400 kg, (3086 lbs) | Weight:4500 kg, (9921 lbs) |
| * ranges from 550 to 1,930kg | * ranges from 3,000 to 5,400kg |
Height | Height:500 cm, (16 ft, 4.9 in ) | Height:285 cm, (9 ft, 4.2 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) | Top Speed:40 kph, (25 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):22 | Lifespan in Wild (years):62 |
Description | Description:A giraffe is known for having a very long neck, which is useful for reaching the leaves of trees to eat. They are a light brown, tan, or yellow in color, and have large dark spots. Their legs are very thin, and give the giraffe a somewhat awkward appearance. | Description:Elephants are large, with grey leathery skin. They are social animals with fan like ears and very long trunks for noses. They are able to use their trunks for a variety of purposes, just as though they were hands. |
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Name:Giraffe |
Weight:1400 kg, (3086 lbs) |
* ranges from 550 to 1,930kg |
Height:500 cm, (16 ft, 4.9 in ) |
Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):22 |
Description:A giraffe is known for having a very long neck, which is useful for reaching the leaves of trees to eat. They are a light brown, tan, or yellow in color, and have large dark spots. Their legs are very thin, and give the giraffe a somewhat awkward appearance. |
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Name:Elephant |
Weight:4500 kg, (9921 lbs) |
* ranges from 3,000 to 5,400kg |
Height:285 cm, (9 ft, 4.2 in ) |
Top Speed:40 kph, (25 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):62 |
Description:Elephants are large, with grey leathery skin. They are social animals with fan like ears and very long trunks for noses. They are able to use their trunks for a variety of purposes, just as though they were hands. |
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