Giraffe is the tallest herbivore in the world
after a video deer munch on a snakeLeaving the internet in disbelief, a similar video has emerged showing a giraffe chewing on bones. Notably, both deer and giraffe are herbivores and green plants are their main diet. However, the unusual behavior of these animals has left internet users confused.
Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sushant Nanda, who is known for sharing amazing wildlife videos, shared the video and explained, ”Giraffes are herbivores and use their long arms to reach the leaves and buds in the tree tops. use the neck. They have evolved that way. But occasionally, to get phosphorus, chew and eat the bones. Nature is wonderful.
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Giraffes are herbivores and use their long necks to reach leaves and buds in the tops of trees. They have evolved that way.
But occasionally, to get phosphorus, chew and eat the bones. Nature is wonderful. https://t.co/Llw6bHRj9Ipic.twitter.com/VkICSn1lin
— Sushant Nanda (@susantananda3) June 12, 2023
Giraffes are the tallest herbivorous animals in the world and eat a wide variety of plant species. However, feeding on bones gives giraffes calcium and phosphorus, which they need for their skeletons. National Geographic, Bones are manipulated in and out of the mouth by the tongue during sucking and chewing in a process called osteophagia. Bones are not ingested but are simply discarded when the individual has obtained sufficient nutrients. Giraffes also consume antlers, fallen antlers, and ivory to obtain nutrients.
Social media users were surprised and mesmerized by the video and many said they learned something new about giraffes. One user wrote, “Giraffe casually munching on a bone like it’s the latest trendy snack! Talk about bone hunger!”
Another commented, “Amazing.” Vegetarian with the occasional binge.
A third said, “Great video – I learned something new.” Thank you.” Add fourth, “Amazing facts about vegetarians”.
In a similar video that went viral, a deer was seen chewing on a snake while standing by the roadside in a forest area. “Is he eating snakes?” The person recording the act can be heard saying in the background.
Notably, deer may also pursue the meats because they lack minerals such as phosphorus, salt and calcium, especially in the winter months when plant life is scarce. This allows them to compensate for nutrient deficiencies they may experience in their vegetarian diet.
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