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.
A baby giraffe born Sept. 9 in Fresno Chaffee Zoo's new African Adventure exhibit unexpectedly died Oct. 11. The zoo released this video of the giraffe and its mother soon after its birth. Fresno Chaffee Zoo.