The Giraffe
The giraffe lives in central and southern Africa living in open savannas and grasslands. An adult giraffe typically stands 16 to 20 feet tall and use that to their advantage when searching for food.
The neck of the giraffe does not start growing until after birth. The internal systems allow the giraffe to have to each much less food than other herbivores due to its eating habits and efficient digestive system. Much like a cow, the giraffe, chews and swallows its food then regurgitates it to chew and swallow again. This allows the giraffe to get a lot more nutrients out of the food it eats.
Giraffes typically live in groups up to 30 and are typically comprised of a mother and its offspring. This creates strong social bonds between the group. During the mating season males often will fight, known as necking, to establish dominance. During this, two males will face one another and try to push the other off balance. The giraffe that can stand more upright is determined to be the winner.
The Zebra
The Zebra typically lives in the southern portions of Africa on the savanna and grasslands just like the giraffe. Zebras are often known to co-exist with other grassland herbivores and will alert one another when danger is nearby.
The most distinguishable characteristic of the zebra are the black and white stripes that cover its entire body. There are many ideas as to the purpose of the stripes. Though some believe the stripes are used as camouflage but most animals trying to be stealthy are not nearly as loud as the zebra. One thing known for sure is that zebras can distinguish one another by their striping patterns.
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