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The leaves on acacia trees are small to help reduce the loss of water from the tree. The relatively small surface area of the leaf means that less water is lost as opposed to if the leaf was large. This is very important because acacia trees usually grow is dry climates.
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Do acacia trees live in the desert?
Yes, there are a number of species of acacia that live in deserts.
What animal's favorite food is leaves from the acacia tree?
the giraffe its favorite is the acacia senegal
Do acacia trees have poison on their leaves?
No, not at all, because Acacia leaves provide good fodder to the sheep and goats, camel etc.
Where do Acacia Ants live?
The ants live inside inflated thorns at the base of leaves of some species of Acacia trees.
What d giraffes eat?
Mainly leaves from trees. Their favorite is the Acacia tree.
What types of trees are found in the Arizona desert?
The Arizona Desert, which is now defined as The Sonoran Desert, covers approximately 100,000 square miles of the state of Arizona. The types of trees that are found there are: Guajillo, White Thorn Acacia, Leather-Leaf Acacia and Palo Blanco.
Are willow acacia trees toxic to dogs?
Yes, never feed dogs ANY acacia leaves or any part of the tree.
What will happen if the ants were removed from the acacia tree?
If the ants were removed from the acacia tree the trees would be stripped of their leaves by elephants. The ants serve as a defense mechanism for the trees.
What kind of tree does a giraffe like to snack on?
Giraffe's usually inhabit Savannas and Grasslands that are abundant in trees like Acacia, Commiphora, Combretum etc. They browse on twigs of tree, preferringt he Acacia, Commiphora and Terminalia. They also feed on grass and fruits. They dont prefer grass much because, they have to bend down to graze, which isnt so easy if we consider its size.
How is a giraffes energy obtained?
Giraffes obtain their energy by eating the leaves of acacia trees.
What tree do giraffe?
they eat leaves and twigs from acacia, wild apricot, and regular trees.
Is a giraffes herbivore?
yes. Their favorite leaves are from thorn acacia trees
