Gracing the Savanna Grasslands in Dainty Steps…One Step at a Time…
Gentle and graceful. Dainty steps with the finesse of a ballet dancer. Movements so elegant, you would stop and stare at these magnificent creatures all day long. Towering over the Savannah Grasslands and over predators and preys alike, are these beautiful giraffes with eyes which would mesmerise you with their benign soft look.
Fight for territory of dominance isn’t anything new, be it in the corridors of power – corporate, social or otherwise – or in the wilderness. Male dominance has typically reigned hero in any talk of power, be it to a hot seat or as the leader of the pack or herd. Dominance can often take ugly forms. Decency in competition is something we feel important enough to talk about, given its rarity. The sheer and oft-seen display of bad blood in politics is not unknown to us.
Our first visit to Nairobi National Park threw up a scene, unseen thus far, by us. And by a fair stretch of imagination, it may be named a show of sheer elegance, like watching two dancers sway gracefully amidst the bushes, exhibiting their finesse and grace as much as their strength, in lithe fluid movements. We watched these tall creatures spellbound, assuming this to be a play to attract for mating. But, no! Lo and behold, this was a fight amongst male giraffes for dominance! Named Necking. What captured my attention and remains to this day is the calm in battle. One waits for one’s opponent to begin his moves before he counters with a befitting head-butt mustering as much beauty in the move as is possible. This was one treat for the eyes!
Authored for Aidias Consulting Group: https://aidiasconsulting.com/dance-for-dominance/
A Dance of Dominance. Necking.