Fully grown giraffes stand 5â6 m (16â20 ft) tall, with males taller than females. The average weight is 1,192 kg (2,628 lb) for an adult male and 828 kg (1,825 lb) for an adult female with maximum weights of 1,930 kg (4,250 lb) and 1,180 kg (2,600 lb) having been recorded for males and females, respectively.
A forked tongue is a tongue split into two distinct tines at the tip; this is a feature common to many species of reptiles.his form of chemical sampling allows these animals to sense non-volatile chemicals, which cannot be detected by simply using the olfactory system. This increased ability to sense chemicals has allowed for heightened abilities to identify prey, recognize kin, choose mates, locate shelters, follow trails, and more.
Pork Tongue. Â© Denzil Green. Tongue is a lean meat usually from veal, beef, sheep or pig. Many people don't look the look of it, or the texture, saying it is too chewy, but if it's cooked properly, it shouldn't be chewy. Beef Tongue is item number 716 in the North American meat cut guide [1].