While giraffes are generally peaceful, they can be formidable opponents when defending themselves or competing for dominance. Their primary weapons are their massive necks and powerful legs, which can deliver lethal blows. Here we have two male giraffes "necking " Giraffes are mostly defensive when it comes to other species. Their height allows them to spot predators from a distance, but they are highly effective in close combat. 🦁Against Lions: Lions are the primary predators of adult giraffes