20 the giraffe the giraffe is the tallest animal. his head is about five meters above the ground. it has its good and bad sides. the giraffe can eat leaves from high trees because he has a long neck and a strong tongue. but it’s difficult for the giraffe to eat the grass. when the giraffe drinks water, lions and leopards often hide in the tall grass ready to catch him. it is very bad for the giraffe, because he can’t raise his head quickly and run away. the giraffe can live for months without water. he gets most of the water from what he eats. also, because his head is so far from the ground, the giraffe can see danger and can quickly walk away or run away. 1) the giraffe is the strongest animal. a) true b) false c) not stated 2) he has a long neck. a) true b) false c) not stated 3) the giraffe eats only grass. a) true b) false c) not stated 4) the giraffe can run fast. a) true b) false c) not stated 5) he can’t raise his head fast. a) true b) false c) not stated 6) the giraffe can’t live without water for a long time. a) true b) false c) not stated 7) he can see danger because he has a long neck. a) true b) false c) not stated