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.
Unlike many of Africaâs large mammalian herbivores, which alternate between browsing and grazing, giraffes are almost exclusively browsers â feeding primarily on leaves and the protein-rich shoots of trees and shrubs. They will also eat herbs and vines, as well as fruits and flowers when available.