00:00Gentle giants? Not always.
00:02When giraffes fight, it's like watching a heavyweight boxing match, with their necks.
00:07This powerful move is called necking, and trust me, it's not as romantic as it sounds.
00:14Giraffes fight for one main reason, dominance.
00:17Usually, it's over-accessed to.
00:20Females, during mating season, the males called bulls, size each other up,
00:25then unleash their unique weapon, their six-foot-long necks.
00:30They swing their necks like sledgehammers, aiming their heavy skulls.
00:34Topped with horn-like ossicones, into their rival's body,
00:38a well-placed hit can send an opponent staggering, and yes, it hurts.
00:43Sometimes, the fight's in quickly.
00:45Other times, they can last over 30 minutes, with each blow echoing across the savannah.
00:51The winner? He earns the right to mate and the title of dominant bull.
00:56So next time you think giraffes are just calm leaf eaters,
01:00Remember, they're also masters of the neck smash.
01:03Josh Okay.
01:03SHOI
01:08Whoa.
01:10Hey, boys.
01:12Tyler
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