Page 61 - Allah's Gentle Artistry
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For a few days after giving birth, a mother giraffe licks
and sniffs at her baby. In this way, she both cleans it and
learns its scent, which will later allow mother and baby to
find each other in a large herd. If the young giraffe is in any
kind of difficulty, it makes various vocalizations to attract
the mother's attention. She immediately recognizes her
baby's voice and runs to its assistance.
A mother giraffe never lets her young
leave her side. If they are attacked, she
pushes the baby under her body and
strikes out at the enemy, hard, with
her two front legs.
