While on a recent tour of the Pilanesberg National Park we came across this Giraffe comically sucking on an old bone it picked up in the veld. Osteophagia – the behaviour in which herbivorous animals chew on bones – is thought to be a way for these animals to supplement the calcium and phosphate levels in their bodies, especially during the dry season when their usual fodder – leaves, in the case of giraffes – may not be adequately providing in their needs.
Giraffe chewing on a bone in the Pilanesberg National Park
Giraffe chewing on a bone in the Pilanesberg National Park
Giraffe chewing on a bone in the Pilanesberg National Park
Giraffe chewing on a bone in the Pilanesberg National Park
Giraffe chewing on a bone in the Pilanesberg National Park
Giraffe chewing on a bone in the Pilanesberg National Park
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Now I’ve seen everything, an omnivore giraffe. >grin<
Oh whoa, I had no idea what was going on in these photos for, like, several moments. Great captures!
Wonderful photos, Dries. Interesting behavior!
This is interesting. Some time ago I recorded kudu eating bones in Addo Elephant National Park.
Well, this is interesting! Have you seen something like this before?
Nou hoe op deeske aarde kry hy dit in sy bek? Dis nou beslis iets besonders wat jy hier raak geloop of gesien het.