Dental caries is the scientific term for tooth decay or cavities. It is caused by specific types of bacteria. They produce acid that destroys the tooth's enamel and the layer under it, the dentin.
A giraffe is an herbivore-albeit I've heard of them eating meat on occasion-it's rare that they do, and not their normal diet. RealFriends Â· 9 years ago. Thumbs up.
Now you know the answer to the question what do giraffes eat. Now letâs look at seven amazing facts about giraffes. Fact 1: Giraffes sleep for only 2 hours (on average) per night, the least of any mammal. Fact 2: The tallest giraffe ever measured was 5.87m (19.2ft) tall and weighed almost 2000kg (4400lb).