VIDEOS | A giraffe goes crazy and chases a group of tourists on safari

When a giraffe feels attacked or alert, it growls or snorts.Credits: video capture

There is no doubt that the giraffes are iconic animals In the world, their long and unmistakable neck makes them the tallest mammal on the planet, and they are known for their passive temperament, however, the fact that most of the time they are calm does not mean that they have a temper. dangerous when they feel hunted.

A terrifying video has been posted on social networks in which we observe the strange behavior of a giraffe with a group of tourists on safari. the animal i was so angry who quickly chased the people who, seeing his unknown anger, did not hesitate to immediately flee the scene.

In a recording of a few seconds already circulating on the web, the precise moment when the giraffe apparently feels harassed by several people who were in the Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya so he begins to slowly approach the ride car.

However, although the animal realizes that the group is slowly retreating, it does not let them escape and gradually increases its speed until take a quick stepso the tourists also speed up the vehicle to avoid being attacked by the huge giraffe.

Luckily they got away in time and thanks to that no one was hurt, but those who visit these types of places where the animals should be reminded they are practically released from captivity to offer them considerable space so that they feel safe.

Are giraffes aggressive?

Giraffes They are calm animals and very little territorial because the scarcity of predators and the fact of being able to feed in the treetops free them from most of the dangers that exist around them. They are gregarious and diurnal mammals, able to live in groups without conflicts except for fights for the mating of males.

When a giraffe feels attacked or alert, growls or snorts to warn others, while those who are mothers emit a characteristic whistle to call their young.



Source: El Heraldo De Mexico

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