They also target pregnant females that are ready to give birth so they can’t move as swiftly. The only significant predators of giraffes are lions, and they will look for the young and the weak giraffes first. Besides they also have an excellent sight so they can be long gone before a predator can get too close to them. Giraffes may look peaceful, but they are not an easy prey.

It is not easy catching an adult giraffe, so it is more common that wounded or offspring become the center of attention as long as the mother is distracted. They are a target only when another less dangerous prey is not available. The impact of a single kick in the head or a sensitive part of a predator is enough to kill it, but the experienced predators are extremely cautious, and therefore know the exact moment to attack.īecause of this, giraffes are not the first choice of African carnivores when they are looking for food. These are their primary and most powerful weapons that save them from death. Giraffes protect themselves from intruders with their legs. Giraffes have no claws, sharp tusks or pointed antlers to protect themselves, but any animal that lives in the wild in such conditions have adaptations that allow them to survive. Living in the African savannah surrounded by expert carnivorous hunters is a game of chance where anyone could loose.

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