"Stapleton, who has been caring for animals for two decades, says Chich prefers red leaf lettuce, green leaf, and dandelion greens. Stapleton said that while giraffes sometimes feed on yams and carrots, they're higher in sugar for them. Giraffes will eat leafy greens, such as alfalfa and acacia. "Higher sugar is not all that healthy, just like with humans," she added. "We will use them on occasion, but it's high value. We use it sparingly.""
"With both boxes placed in front of him, Chich curiously leaned toward one. He wiggled his tongue, probing around the box. After conducting his own investigation, Chich curled his tongue around the kale and munched, dragging the box of his choice down to the ground. For the first three rounds, he chose tentatively. First, he ate out of the Seahawks box. For the second round, the Patriots. Then, the Seahawks again. Once he gained more confidence, his choice was clear. With both boxes refilled with food, Chich craned his neck towards the Seahawks box as if there were a magnetic pull."
Animal care specialists Jennifer Stapleton and Hilary Mills presented two vertically decorated boxes to Chich, a 2-year-old giraffe, one in neon green for the Seattle Seahawks and one in navy blue for the New England Patriots. The boxes were filled with yams, carrots and kale to encourage selection. Chich sampled cautiously, wiggling his tongue and curling it around kale before dragging his chosen box down. Initial rounds produced Seahawks, Patriots, then Seahawks, and a final clear preference for the Seahawks emerged when both boxes were refilled. Giraffes prefer leafy greens like red leaf lettuce, green leaf and dandelion greens; root vegetables are higher in sugar and used sparingly.
Read at The Mercury News
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