‘Are giraffes at a greater risk of being hit by lightning because of their height?’
By France24
26 December 2021 |
8:24 am
Giraffes and lightning are both rare but lightning strikes on giraffes aren't unheard of. Despite being around five metres tall, giraffes are very unlikely to get struck by lightning.
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