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The giraffe is an herbivore rather than a carnivore. This means that it primarily feeds on tall tree branches and shrubbery.
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∙ 11y agoGiraffes are herbivores and therefore do not prey on anything. Their primary food is plant leaves, but also berries and fruits when in season. See related questions for more information.
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What are the giraffes' prey?
Giraffes don't have prey. They are vegetarians. They eat plants.
Are giraffes predators?
Giraffes are herbivores, they do not hunt. They are Prey.
What are giraffes common prey?
Giraffes are herbivores. They eat plants (leaves mostly).
What are giraffes endangered status?
a giraffes way to survive is to kick its prey really hard
Are giraffes prey of trees?
No trees don't attack people or animals.
What is the food chain for giraffes?
Giraffes are herbivores; they primarily eat plants, berries and fruits. Due to their size they have relatively few predators but they can fall prey to lions and crocodiles. Leopards, spotted hyenas and wild dogs can also prey on young calves.
What do giraffes do to have fun?
Giraffes, as most prey, do not have fun because they need to find food to survive, and they are always in danger of being hunted. If you are young, you can run around, but you have to stay close to your Mother.
What eats giraffes in grasslands?
Giraffes have few predators due to their size, however they can fall prey to lions. Calves are more vulnerable and can also fall prey to leopards, spotted hyenas and wild dogs. Giraffes are also vulnerable to crocodiles when taking on water.
What are giraffes enemies?
Giraffes have an unusually long lifespan compared to other ruminants, up to 25 years in the wild. Because of their size, eyesight and powerful kicks, adult giraffes are usually not subject to predation. However, they can fall prey to lions and are regular prey for them in Kruger National Park. Nile crocodiles can also be a threat to giraffes when they bend down to drink. Calves are much more vulnerable than adults, and are additionally preyed on by leopards, spotted hyenas and wild dogs. A quarter to a half of giraffe calves reach adulthood.
What animals are dependent on giraffes?
Lions and crocodiles prey upon adults, but calves are also preyed upon by leopards, wild dogs, and hyenas. Giraffes are often the hosts of parasitic ticks. Giraffes may rely upon red-billed and yellow-billed ox-pickers to cleanse them of their ticks.
How does the giraffe attack its prey?
Giraffes are not predators, they are herbivores. That is, they eat plants rather than attacking other animals.
Is a giraffe vulnerable?
A giraffe is not a very vulnerable animal. In fact, as cute as they appear, giraffes can be fierce fights and they do hunt down their prey.
