Published 16:51 IST, May 22nd 2020

Video of two giraffes 'fighting neck to neck' wins internet, netizens say 'such grace'

A video of giraffes striking their neck at each other resurfaces on the internet. Netizens amazed to see the 'neck to neck fight', they call it 'neck jostling'.

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A video of a ‘neck to neck fight’ between two giraffes resurfaced on internet. clip shared by IFS Officer Sudha Ramen shared video of unusual and rare scene on May 21 with a caption, “Ever seen Giraffes fight? Watch m striking each or”. In 29-second clip, one can see two giraffes striking ir neck at each or with full force. 

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Since being shared, video has been viewed more than 21,000 times. With more than 1,200 likes, video also mand to receive several comments. One internet user called fight between two giraffes, “Neck Jostling”, while ar user wrote, "Friendly fight may b y have something good to see and one or or reasons y don’t want to see it toger .. so much strength in neck. Like martial arts”. 

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Giraffes necks are ‘most powerful’ 

video was initially shared back in 2017 on Kruger Sightings’ YouTube channel. caption of YouTube post re, "In who’s who of boxing world we would like to proudly present our very own Maywear versus McGregor of animal kingdom. se two bulls were literally at it “neck and neck” but in end, as we all kw, re can only be one winner”. 

Furrmore, caption also explained that male giraffe fight with ir necks because it is most powerful and maeuvrable weapon y have. It also informed that necking in ir world is most violent and unpleasant experience y're ever likely to eng in. se fights are very serious, with giraffes repeatedly slamming ir necks against one ar with intent to cause real injury. Giraffes also use he butts and horns on top of ir hes, kwn as ossicones, in inflict dam to soft underbelly. 

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16:51 IST, May 22nd 2020