Angry Giraffes Fight Over Female: SNAPPED IN THE WILD

Angry Giraffes Fight Over Female: SNAPPED IN THE WILD

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The video explores the impressive physical power of giraffes, focusing on their weight and neck strength. It describes a dominance battle between two male giraffes, likely triggered by the scent of a female in heat. The fight involves striking each other's necks, bodies, and legs, with the winner usually gaining mating rights. However, the video notes that other males may sneak in to mate while the main contenders are distracted. This particular fight ends without a clear winner, possibly due to fatigue or the female moving on.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate weight of a giraffe's neck?

300 pounds

500 pounds

1000 pounds

200 pounds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What typically triggers a dominance battle between male giraffes?

A change in weather

A shortage of food

The presence of a predator

The scent of a female in heat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do male giraffes use to fight during a dominance battle?

Their legs

Their tails

Their heads

Their hooves

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the usual outcome for the winner of a giraffe dominance battle?

They get a chance to mate

They gain access to more food

They are allowed to rest

They become the leader of the herd

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unusual about the outcome of the fight observed in the video?

It ended without a clear winner

A female interrupted the fight

It ended with a clear winner

Both giraffes were injured