A desert-adapted Angolan giraffe feeds on an acacia tree in Namibia

Desert-adapted Giraffe Feeding

Namibia, Africa

Desert-adapted giraffes have evolved physical and behavioral adaptations to survive in the harsh conditions of the Namibian desert. Also called Angolan giraffes, these giraffes have physical adaptations that include a lighter color that reflects light and helps camouflage them in the desert. They are able to walk long distances without relying on regular water sources. In fact, they can get all of the water they need through their food, often browsing early in the morning when there is still dew to be found on the leaves. They take advantage of the ephemeral rivers in Western Namibia that provide food, moisture, and vegetation. Their diet changes seasonally to extract maximum nutrition and water.

Giraffes are highly adaptable wild animals that have found a way to survive and even thrive in the harsh desert environment.

Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.

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