What do giraffes eat?Updated 6 months ago

Giraffes are herbivores, so their diet consists mainly of leaves, buds, and fruits from trees and shrubs. They also eat grasses and herbs when available. Special adaptations such as long necks and tongues help giraffes reach high-growing foliage to satisfy their appetites. Giraffes typically spend 16 - 20 hours per day foraging for food in the wild.