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Lions some times go after giraffes but mostly the babies. That is because they can get the babies. The adults use their powerful legs and kick them. They only eat plants and twigs!!:)

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Why is a giraffe a prey?

Giraffes are herbivores and typically fall into the prey category. Lions from time to time attack giraffes. If you talk to a tree that a girafee feeds on I am sure they will consider a giraffe a predator. In the grand scheme of things a giraffe grazes on the primary producer and is number 2 in the food chain so to speak. The lion would be number three and thus helps to keep the giraffe population in check.They are mostly prey because they get eatin by cheetahs.They are mostly prey because they get eatin by cheetahs.


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How many predators does the giraffe have?

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Can anything eat a giraffe?

Yes. The giraffe has many predators. Due to their sheer size, adult Giraffe's are not vulnerable to predators like leopards, hyenas, wild dogs etc. However, large lion packs headed by large Adult Male lions have been known to hunt down a full grown giraffe. But, this is very rare. On the other hand, calf's are very vulnerable to predators. A lion pack can easily kill a giraffe calf or even an adolescent. Hyena and wild doc packs too are known to prey on giraffe calves.


What are the predators for a giraffe?

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What are the predators of a giraffe?

Due to their sheer size, adult Giraffe's are not vulnerable to predators like leopards, hyenas, wild dogs etc. However, large lion packs headed by large Adult Male lions have been known to hunt down a full grown giraffe. But, this is very rare. On the other hand, calf's are very vulnerable to predators. A lion pack can easily kill a giraffe calf or even an adolescent. Hyena and wild doc packs too are known to prey on giraffe calves.


What are 5 predators of the giraffe?

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How does a giraffe hide from its predators?

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