The giraffe's stature can be a disadvantage as wellâit is difficult and dangerous for a giraffe to drink at a water hole. To do so they must spread their legs and bend down in an awkward position that makes them vulnerable to predators like Africa's big cats. giraffe's legs alone are taller than many humansâabout 6 feet (1.8 meters). These long legs allow giraffes to run as fast as 35 miles (56 kilometers) an hour over short distances and cruise comfortably at 10 miles (16 kilometers) an hour over longer distances.
The typical cost of education to get a bachelorâs degree in biology can range anywhere from a little over $11,000 to well over $50,000 a year. For example, one of the top biology courses is offered by University of California-Berkeley, a public institution.uition is just one part of the equation. There is also the cost of other fees and books that needs to be factored in. Some schools donât charge any fees while there are others that charge a fee of more than $3,000 a year. The cost of books can range anywhere from $1,000 to more than $3,000 annually.
1 A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree typically costs $28,000-$54,000 per year for in-state tuition and fees (resident rate) or $41,000-$66,000 per year (for four years) for out-of-state tuition and fees (non-resident rate). An undergraduate degree in veterinary technology typically costs $67,000-$86,000. 2  A student will need to take an admissions test such as the Graduate Records Examination or Medical College Admissions Test, which may costs $50-$160.