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Correction for the weight of a Giraffe

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How heavy is 681 fluid drams (ʒ)?
It's about one-seven-hundred-fiftieth as heavy as a Giraffe
The weight of a Giraffe is about 496,000 fluid drams (ʒ).
(Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) (adult, male, maximum of range)
An adult, male giraffe can weigh up to 496,000 fluid drams (ʒ). Reaching 5.5 m (18 ft) in height by adulthood, giraffe calves can grow as much as 3 cm (1 in) per day.
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