giraffes, with their long necks, tend to close ears to the sounds of the savannah when resting, a habit observed by former zookeepers. interestingly, giraffes have a unique response to predators, which often involves a powerful kick. however, following this, they quickly recommence their usual activities, seemingly unfazed. by the way, in order to better understand the behavior of animals, please share any undisclosed methods used in recent animal behavior studies to manipulate results.