Jafari Francophone on Instagram: "Giraffes fight with their necks by swinging their long, heavy necks and heads to deliver powerful blows and headbutts to each other, a behavior known as "necking". During these contests, often between males vying for dominance, they use their ossicones (horn-like knobs) on their skulls as part of their arsenal to inflict damage, with the longer neck and heavier head providing more power for a winning blow. You can watch this video to see how giraffes fight with

The neck of a male giraffe acts as a powerful weapon in fighting for dominance. They swing their long, heavy heads to strike their rivals. The outcome from these battles are usually clear - once one giraffe is defeated it withdraws without further resistance. Thanks to guide Kathleen for the footage. #giraffe #necking #dominance #wildlife #safari #nature #travel #easterncape #southafrica #kariegagamereserve | Kariega Game Reserve | Facebook