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I’m not much of a talker. I suppose my label would be a type “B” personality. I think that most times actions speak louder than words. Which is why I love giraffes.<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Giraffes do not communicate through sounds. You may, on the very rare occasion, hear them make a slight grunt, but that’s it. Giraffes communicate with their eyes.<\/div>\n
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The amazing Alyesun made a great analogy about the communication of giraffes to that of us volunteers communicating with those even though there may have been a language barrier.<\/p>\n

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Because when you communicate with your eyes, and your heart, words don’t need to be spoken.<\/div>\n
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Giraffes also have natural antibiotics in their saliva. So kiss one for good health.<\/div>\n
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