Watching a giraffe drink is always a lesson in survival. With legs splayed wide and head lowered, this is one of the most vulnerable moments in a giraffe’s day. To make it possible, giraffes rely on a powerful heart, specialised blood vessels, and pressure-sensing receptors that protect the brain from sudden blood flow changes when they lift their heads again. Even at a quiet, low Sabie River like this, drinking is never a relaxed affair. #giraffe #drinking #river | Hayley Myburgh Safari Guide