Click for Photo Source<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Connection Between Giraffes and Tigers<\/h2>\n
Interestingly enough, the success of this giraffe sub-species is directly tied to the presence of a plant known as tiger bush. Not because they feed on this particular plant but tiger bush encourages the growth of \u00a0taller trees in an arid habitat. Without the presence of tiger bushes, there are no trees for the White Giraffe to feed on. Unfortunately, during the 1990’s we learned about this connection the hard way when woodcutting in the area was encouraged. As you may have guessed, this woodcutting behaviour resulted in the loss of tiger bush and ultimately in the decline of the stunningly beautiful West African Giraffe.<\/p>\n
West African Giraffe Fast Fact<\/h2>\n
When the West African Giraffe walks at a leisurely pace the front and hind legs on their left side moves together opposite of the front and hind legs on their right side. However, when it is time to run, their front legs move together followed by their hind legs. This drastic difference in their movements leaves you wondering why the giraffe alternates between the two styles. I am going to leave the answer to that question up to all of you.<\/p>\n
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