2011年11月4日 · The sight of a giraffe browsing on the leaves of a majestic acacia tree is synonymous with Africa. Giraffes have a fondness for the tree that is unrivalled by any other, and this fondness results in a fascinating ‘to and fro’ relationship between fauna and flora.

Vachellia erioloba, the camel thorn, also known as the giraffe thorn, mokala tree, or Kameeldoring in Afrikaans, still more commonly known as Acacia erioloba, is a tree of southern Africa in the family Fabaceae. [3] Its preferred habitat is the deep dry sandy soils in parts of South Africa, Botswana, the western areas of Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Acacia has long been a household name, not only in Australia but also in Africa where Acacia trees are the fodder of choice for giraffe. There is a remarkable association between Acacia trees and giraffe, all the more amazing as it seems that Acacia trees have some developed some remarkable defences to limit the grazing habits of giraffe.

2024年6月18日 · The sight of a giraffe browsing on the leaves of a majestic acacia tree is synonymous with Africa. Giraffes have an unrivaled fondness for these trees, resulting in a fascinating ‘to and fro’ relationship between fauna and flora.

2018年11月1日 · Giraffes are herbivores, which means they eat plant material like leaves high in the trees, and they can eat up to 29 kilograms of acacia leaves and twigs daily. However the acacia trees have developed a few defensive mechanisms to ensure their survival from the hungry giraffes and animals that like to chew on their leaves and twigs.

Acacia giraffae can refer to: Acacia giraffae Hochst. ex A.Rich., a synonym of Vachellia seyal var. seyal (Delile) P.J.H.Hurter; Acacia giraffae Willd., a synonym of Vachellia erioloba (E.Mey.) P.J.H.Hurter

2023年9月15日 · To avoid indiscriminate grazing by antelopes, buffalos, and giraffes, the acacia trees developed a clever adaptation. They now feature tall, bare trunks with leaves concentrated solely at the upper reaches, ensuring their continued existence. However, over time the giraffes developed long necks capable of reaching higher foliage.

2016年3月1日 · Acacia erioloba, known as the giraffe thorn or camel thorn tree, is the most recognizable tree in the Kalahari desert (and elsewhere in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe). It can grow up …

In many acacias, long, sharp thorns hide among the leaves. While thorns may discourage some predators, they're no match for the talented tongue of a giraffe. With its long, prehensile tongue, a giraffe avoids acacia thorns to grasp even the most delicate of leaves. Acacias bloom in clusters of small, yellow or whitish flowers.

2020年6月25日 · Discover the mystery behind how acacias outsmart giraffes with their bitter tasting leaves in this fascinating video! Learn about the tannins found in nature...