Animals
How many times does a giraffe's heart beat per minute?
40
Background
A giraffe's heart beats about 40 times per minute when it is calm. When running, the rate goes much higher. The heart weighs nearly 12 kilograms. It must pump blood all the way up the long neck, at very high pressure.
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