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Giraffes
Giraffes are well known for their extraordinarily long necks which they use to eat the leaves on tall trees.
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What kind of meat does a giraffe eat?
Giraffes do not eat animals, they eat the leaves of trees and shrubs.
They are imporatant for camouflage, but they still get attacked by lions and hyenas. I is possible for a giraffe to kill a lion, to get them off they kick hard, which can be fatal in some cases.
How do giraffes communicate with other animals?
Giraffes communicate with each other using a variety of vocalizations, including grunts, snorts, and low-frequency infrasound that can travel long distances. They also use body language, such as positioning their necks and heads, as well as physical gestures like licking and nuzzling to convey social signals. Additionally, giraffes may communicate through their posture and movements, which can indicate alertness or relaxation in the presence of other animals. This combination of vocal and non-verbal cues helps them maintain social bonds and coordinate with their herd.
How do acacia trees adapt in savanna?
Although you cannot see the roots of any types of trees the roots in the Acacia tree go further down than any other tree so they can get to moisture that they desperately need in the dry seasons.
The leaves on the Acacia tree have adapted by being small and waxed covered so that it can cut down all the water loss in the wet seasons so they have enough water in the dry seasons.
What Herds Of Giraffes Are There?
The herds of giraffe in Angola are known to inhabit desert environments, but they usually inhabit savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Please see the related link listed below for a great 'range map', and more information:
What are the hierarchy of a giraffe?
There is none. Giraffe are just individuals who happen to be near each other. The only bonds they form are that of a mother and her calf. Other than that giraffe don'tstay with the same group.
Where do giraffes raise their young?
Giraffes don't have homes, nests or dens. They move around pretty much all the time.
A pregnant giraffe will simply try to find a spot that offers some protection from predators to give birth in. Usually the calf will be up and able to follow its mother within one hour.
Is it true that tigers eat giraffes?
They don't. In the wild, Tigers and Giraffes live on different continents. They never meet.
What is the main part of a giraffe?
I think it's hard to pick just 2, but the brain and cardiovascular systems are two very important sets of organs, as is the digestive system.
Why are giraffes and whales mammals?
Giraffes are classed as mammals. They are not related to retiles in any way.
They are classed as mammals because they are vertebrates (They have a backbone, or spine), they are endothermic (this is sometimes called "warm blooded", and basically means they regulate their own boy temperature by using internal mechanisms, like sweating and panting), they have hair on their bodies, and they produce milk to feed their young, as well as giving birth to live young.
Reptiles on the other hand are completely different. They are Ectotherm (this is what's known as "cold blooded" and means they use external means, such as basking the sun to warm up, or hiding in the shade to cool down), they have scales instead of hair, and they lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young, and do not produce milk for them, as hatchlings do not need it.
What is the importance of giraffe?
giraffes are omnivores so they eat primarily plants and vegetation, which is abundant in trees which are, you guessed it, TALL. most other animals cant reach or climb trees so they scavenge on the ground where over time vegetation will become more scarce due to all the traffic. sooo, long neck + tall trees = more food for giraffes.
I am sure that somewhere in the world, there is one. But not any that I know of. It's like for example: Unicorns. Everyone says they are not real, but are they? Or were they? You NEVER know. MANY species of animals are not yet heard of. But I believe that the white giraffe is real.
Is an okapi taller than a giraffe?
Since the definition of the word species is basically a group of organisms with similar features that can only produce fertile offspring within its specific group, I wouldn't think so. Although there are some exceptions to this breeding rule, such as lions/tigers and donkeys/horses, their offspring are not fertile, meaning if you had two lion/tiger crosses, mating would not result in pregnancy.
How old are giraffes when they mate?
Giraffe mating lasts for a few hours. After the giraffes have mated, the female giraffe will be pregnant for about 13 to 15 months and then a calf will be born.
How are giraffes treated at zoos?
some animals are hert and torchered in zoos sometimes zoos dont feed them the right amount to survive.
What does the name giraffe mean?
Giraffe is an African animal, characterised by it's very long neck and legs.
How big can a giraffes neck go up to?
their neck can get to almost 3 to 4 meters tall in height but i am not sure if people have found a giraffe with a taller neck than what i said...
