Did you know a giraffe is vulnerable to predators while drinking water? In this video from our wildlife cams, you’ll notice the giraffe needed to spread its legs to be able to bend down to get a drink of water. In this awkward position, it is difficult for a giraffe to defend itself or make a quick escape if attacked. Giraffes typically only need to drink water every few days, since they get it mostly from the plants they eat. Follow VETPAW to learn more and support our mission to protect Africa

Think twice before challenging a giraffe 🦁🦒. While lions are apex predators, hunting a giraffe is one of the riskiest moves they can make. Giraffes may look calm and gentle, but when threatened, they can deliver lightning-fast, bone-crushing kicks with their long legs — strong enough to kill a lion with a single blow. One well-placed kick can mean life or death. That’s why lions usually go for old, young, or sick giraffes — and even then, it’s a gamble. Nature’s balance is built on strength, s