Zebras and giraffes are two common animals in the African savannah, and they often live together in the same place. Why do zebras like to be with giraffes? Is there a reason behind this?
1. Defense against enemies
Zebras and giraffes are herbivores, and their natural predators are lions, leopards, hyenas, etc. Zebras, although striped to camouflage in the grass, do not have good eyesight and are difficult to spot distant dangers. Giraffes, on the other hand, have extra-long necks and keen eyes that allow them to observe their surroundings from a height. Therefore, zebras and giraffes can help each other, giraffes can alert zebras if there is an enemy approaching, and zebras can use their speed and hooves to escape or fight back. In this way, they can increase their own chances of survival.
2. Look for food
Both zebras and giraffes need to eat a lot of plants to stay alive, but they eat different portions. Zebras mainly eat grass on the ground, while giraffes prefer to eat leaves. In this way, they will not compete for the same food, but can share resources. When the zebra has eaten a piece of grass, the giraffe can eat the remaining leaves. When the giraffe eats a tree, the zebra can eat the newly grown grass. In this way, they save time and energy and avoid waste.
3. Social interaction
Zebras and giraffes are social animals that like to live with their kind. However, they are also not averse to communicating with other animals. Zebras and giraffes have a special friendship that trusts and respects each other. They use their voice or body language to communicate and express their emotions and wishes. They also play and frolic, enhancing each other's bonds. Sometimes, they even groom each other to show intimacy and warmth.
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