Osteophagia …

… is the term for a Giraffe behavior which seems rather odd.

Often, these largest land mammals are seen chewing bone material. The reason is to augment any calcium and/or phosphorus deficiency in their bodies. The material is manipulated in and out of the mouth using the tongue while being sucked and chewed.

I took this short video of a Thanda Safari Giraffe looking rather funny, which put me in a good mood for the weekend. I hope you enjoy yours!

Technical data: Canon R6 with RF lens f11/800mm | 4K Video | Hand-held

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