Why do giraffes have spots, and do those spots serve a purpose? Why are giraffes so tall, and do they get dizzy when they stand up? And how does being the tallest land animal help keep themselves and other animals on the savanna safe? Discover God’s amazing design in giraffes and how they show us excellent engineering in nature.

Here’s our trail map:

• Does a Giraffe Get Dizzy?
• What Do Giraffes Teach Us About Engineering?
• Why Do Giraffes Have Spots?
• How Are Giraffes Like a Watchman?

Eryn's Books:

• The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

• Apologia’s Zoology 3 Land Animals Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-3-course-set/
• Explore all of Apologia’s Zoology courses: https://www.apologia.com/subject/science/zoology
• Discover Apologia’s Christ-centered and award-winning curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/
• Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
• Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
• Free Giraffe Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/what-is-special-about-a-giraffes-heart/
• Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“You are worthy, our Lord and God,

    to receive glory and honor and power,

because you made all things.

    Everything existed and was made,

    because you wanted it.” Revelation 4:11 (NCV)

“How many are your works, Lord!

    In wisdom you made them all;

    the earth is full of your creatures.” Psalm 104:24 (NIV)

“I praise you because you made me in an amazing and wonderful way.

    What you have done is wonderful.

    I know this very well.” Psalm 139:14 (NCV)

“Human, I now make you a watchman for Israel. Any time you hear a word from my mouth, warn them for me.” Ezekiel 3:17 (NCV)

“If the Lord doesn’t build the house,

    the builders are working for nothing.

If the Lord doesn’t guard the city,

    the guards are watching for nothing.” Psalm 127:1 (NCV)

“I look up to the hills,

    but where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord,

    who made heaven and earth.

He will not let you be defeated.

    He who guards you never sleeps.” Psalm 121:1-3 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

• Giraffidae: A family (category) of animals including giraffes and okapi.
• Heart Ventricles: Two chambers in the bottom of a heart that pump blood out of the heart into the rest of the body.
• Irreducible Complexity: Something has many parts, and needs all of those parts at the same time to keep working. If anything is removed, it will break.
• Thermoregulation: How an animal or person keeps their internal body temperature stable.
• Watchman: Someone who keeps a lookout for danger to protect others.

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