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At sunrise, a young giraffe walked through the savanna toward a quiet waterhole. Her throat was dry.
How Does a Giraffe Drink With Such a Long Neck?A giraffe spreads its front legs and uses strong blood vessels and valves to manage blood flow while lowering its head.
1. At sunrise, a young giraffe walked through the savanna toward a quiet waterhole. Her throat was dry.
2. The water was close to her hooves, but her mouth was far above it. She bent her long neck and reached.
3. She bent her knees, but the water still stayed just out of reach. Her long neck needed a clever plan.
4. Deep inside her neck, strong blood vessels carried blood up to her head. Their thick walls helped with the hard work.
5. Valves in her neck veins helped keep blood moving safely. They opened for blood and closed to stop it rushing backward.
6. The giraffe planted her feet beside the water. Then she spread her front legs wide and lowered her head.
7. Her muzzle touched the water. Inside her neck, strong vessels and helpful valves managed the changing blood flow.
8. How does a giraffe drink with such a long neck? A giraffe spreads its front legs and uses strong blood vessels and valves to manage blood flow while lowering its head.
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