Giraffe fight!

[LeneHorse]

Did anyone see the giraffe fight on the new David Attenborough 'Africa' programme tonight?
Totally awesome, but I couldn't help thinking if my horse had cuts like that I'd get the vet, and probably be given bute and antibiotics, whereas those giraffes just have to go off into the bush and heal themselves.
Another random thought I had when watching the programme was that my horse is more rhino like than giraffe like

 

[only_me]

I've seen it in person - it truly is amazing!

 

[Mythical]

Did anyone see the giraffe fight on the new David Attenborough 'Africa' programme tonight?
Totally awesome, but I couldn't help thinking if my horse had cuts like that I'd get the vet, and probably be given bute and antibiotics, whereas those giraffes just have to go off into the bush and heal themselves.
Another random thought I had when watching the programme was that my horse is more rhino like than giraffe like

IIRC, horses are related to Rhinos and not to giraffes. I think my horse might have been raised by giraffes though. She certainly does a good impression of one!

 

[Red30563]

I saw the prog and thought it was all amazing. The filming was just awe-inspiring. The giraffe fight was fascinating - their necks whipping about gave me the creeps a bit though!

 

[chessy]

Really enjoyed the programme, I always like a bit of Attenborough!

The giraffe fight had me going "ow!" and "eek!" Brutal!

 

[Pinkvboots]

I watched it too never knew they fought like that I always imagined they would kick each other those cuts looked sore.
My partners brother runs a safari park and he has been in the giraffe inclosure they were quite friendly and try to lick you with there huge tongue, but they can easily tread on you being so tall they dont see you.

 

[Goldenstar]

I have seen it it too its really nasty .

 

[LOA90]

Thought the same! Mine would have the vet & god know what else..
Amazing footage but nowhere to put a saddle...

 

[cambrica]

Men Huh their all the same!
Brilliant TV but the Rhino's stole the show for me. Love them.

 

[SpruceRI]

The giraffe fight was awesome and terrifying.

Made me wonder - those horny things they have on their heads, are they horn covered in fur or squishy??
Their faces are certainly boney, and did a lot of damage. I was surprised to see the wounds on the old fellas flank. Thought he'd be bruised but not shredded.

 

[Tern]

My horse has the build of a Rhino lol and yes I saw it.

 

[HorsesHavingFun]

IIRC, horses are related to Rhinos and not to giraffes. I think my horse might have been raised by giraffes though. She certainly does a good impression of one!

^^^Then my horse must have been raised by hippos..he enjoys caking himself in mud

 

[chessy]

Made me wonder - those horny things they have on their heads, are they horn covered in fur or squishy??

They're called ossicones and they're hard, they use them when fighting and as you saw can pack quite a punch!

 

[Landcruiser]

Totally amazing, especially when the old boy ducked and then took the young upstart out. Can't wait for next week. I met David once, in fact I had tea and cake with him It's my claim to fame