Giraffes have black tongues

Giraffes may be known for their long necks, but that's not their only creature feature — their tongues are over a foot and a half long and, more noticeably, black! But why is that so?

Dark colors absorb light, versus reflecting it like lighter ones do.Because giraffes are constantly sticking out their tongues to help them grab the tastiest leaves possible, the dark color helps prevent them from getting a sunburn in their mouth!

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