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  2. The Strange Way Giraffes Fight - AOL

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    The video above shows the fascinating way male giraffes fight. Known as “necking” the giraffes use their long and powerful necks to attack, delivering hard blows with each hit.

  3. Disruptive coloration - Wikipedia

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    According to Mitchell, adult giraffes are "inescapably conspicuous", making the conclusion that their patterns are for camouflage appear counterintuitive: but when standing among trees and bushes, their camouflage is effective at even a few metres' distance. [12] Irregular outline of comma butterfly Polygonia c-album avoids a typical butterfly ...

  4. Giraffe - Wikipedia

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    When standing among trees and bushes, they are hard to see at even a few metres distance. However, adult giraffes move about to gain the best view of an approaching predator, relying on their size and ability to defend themselves rather than on camouflage, which may be more important for calves. [6] Each giraffe has a unique coat pattern.

  5. Aggressive mimicry - Wikipedia

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    The distinction between aggressive mimicry and predator camouflage depends on the signal given to the prey, not easily determined. Aggressive mimicry is a form of mimicry in which predators, parasites, or parasitoids share similar signals, using a harmless model, allowing them to avoid being correctly identified by their prey or host.

  6. US moves to protect giraffes, proposing crack down on body ...

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    The Biden administration has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying it would crack down on imports containing giraffe body parts. If finalized, a new proposal would require permits to ...

  7. Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say

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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change. Giraffes need endangered species ...

  8. Escape response - Wikipedia

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    Escape response in Antarctic krill.. Escape response, escape reaction, or escape behavior is a mechanism by which animals avoid potential predation.It consists of a rapid sequence of movements, or lack of movement, that position the animal in such a way that allows it to hide, freeze, or flee from the supposed predator.

  9. All About Giraffes: Get Up Close Views at Nairobi's Giraffe ...

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