Giraffes are the worlds tallest mammals and they use their height to good advantage to browse on leaves and buds in treetops that few other animals can reach (acacias are a favorite). The giraffes height also helps it to keep a sharp lookout for predators across the wide expanse of the African savanna. But did you know that the giraffes stature can be a disadvantage as well? —it is difficult and dangerous for a giraffe to drink at a water hole; to do so they must spread their legs and bend down in an awkward position that makes them vulnerable to predators like Africas big cats. Luckily giraffes only need to drink once every several days; they get most of their water from the luscious plants they eat!
Posted on: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 14:33:56 +0000
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