A giraffe has just 2 gaits walk and gallop. The lower legs and short trunk decree an ambling walk, with the entire weight supported alternately on left and right legs, as in camels. The long neck moves in synchrony to maintain balance. To drink, a giraffe must either straddle or bend its forelegs. As adults are too big to be regular prey, a mother will stand over and defend her calf against lions, which run the risk of being kicked to death if they get within striking distance.
Females never use their horns, and males only use their in contests with peers.
The idea that giraffes are mute is diffiently a myth. Giraffes also give alarm snorts, and moaning, snoring, hissing, and flutelike sounds have been reported. Males are the only ones who fight. Females, do not spar or fight. There arre six steps that take place before and during the fight.