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Speed

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  • Giraffes89 views

    Despite Their Size, Giraffes Can Run Up To 35 Miles Per Hour

    While they appear slow and lumbering, giraffes can reach surprising speeds over short distances when escaping predators. Their long legs provide powerful strides, allowing them to outrun many threats in the savanna.

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    Our Solar System Travels At Over 500,000 Miles Per Hour

    Our solar system, including the Sun and all its planets, orbits the center of the Milky Way galaxy at an incredible speed of about 828,000 kilometers per hour (514,000 mph). This swift galactic journey takes approximately 230 million years to complete.

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