Giraffes

In our own relationships there are little indicators and signs that our partners are in the mood but I can guarantee one of them doesn’t require you to drink her pee? Well if you are a male giraffe that is exactly what you have to do.

In order for a male giraffe to know whether the female is ready to mate, he will actually use his head to rub against her backside until she pees. Once she starts peeing he will actually drink her urine to find out whether she is in heat or not. That’s quite a taste test, not exactly the Pepsi Challenge.

When it comes to challenges, the male is not on his own in this taste bud tickling endeavor as several other males will be up for mating with the female. So, like with most males it’s time for a fight, and if you’ve never seen two male giraffes fighting, it’s quite a sight.

Known as ‘necking’ (unsurprisingly), two males will stand beside each other, swing their necks wildly, and batter each other with their heavy heads. To the winner goes the spoils…..that’s if she is in the mood of course.