Hunting giraffe in South Africa, or any other African country for that matter, is mostly frowned upon.
However, hunting a giraffe is not for the sake of killing an animal that looks like a gentle giant. Giraffe are extremely dangerous animals that kill opponents who seem to be a threat to their personal domain and harem. Older bulls will bash their heads on the flanks of the challenger to the stage where internal organs burst due to the sudden impact of a head the size of three footballs that weighs about 30 – 40 pounds.
Giraffe can successfully defend themselves when they are hunted by lions. A well-aimed kick at the head or body of a full-grown male lion will certainly disable the lion temporarily, or permanently.
Humans should never approach giraffes on foot to within a few feet of the animal. They have lightning fast kicks that will put you in hospital or in your grave.
Hunting giraffe in South Africa is mostly to protect the future giraffe generations on a particular property. With older wiser bulls killing younger animals the old bulls are hunted to create new opportunities for upcoming generations.
Giraffe hunting is not done every day, but when it happens it is for a specific reason.
Hunting giraffe in South Africa is for the conservation of wildlife on the long run.
