📽 by Tim Neil (@heavy_metal_offroad on IG)
This might seem like strange behavior, but it is not unheard of in certain species:
Male giraffes will sometimes drink female giraffe's urine to determine if they are in estrus, which is the period of time when a female giraffe is receptive to mating.
During estrus, female giraffes release pheromones in their urine that indicate they are ready to mate. Male giraffes will detect these pheromones and may taste the female's urine to determine if she is in estrus. This behavior is known as the flehmen response, which involves curling the upper lip to expose the vomeronasal organ in the roof of the mouth, which is used to detect pheromones.
While this behavior may seem unusual, it is actually quite common in many species of mammals, including other ungulates like deer and cattle. By tasting the female's urine, the male can determine if she is ready to mate and can adjust his behavior accordingly.
It's important to note that this behavior is not the same as drinking urine for hydration or nutritional purposes, which is not a common behavior in giraffes or other mammals.
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