How Drinking Giraffes Avoid a Head Rush
Season 38
Episode 7
About the Episode
When you're this tall, getting a drink of water can be challenging. With their high blood pressure, one would think giraffes should get a head rush when they bend down to drink from a watering hole. Luckily, their anatomy is tailored to combat this very issue.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 1m 46s
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