The dangerous business of drinking
  • The dangerous business of drinking

  • watercolour on paper
  • 27.4 x 53.3cm
  • unframed
  • £90
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    Giraffes, though able to survive without drinking, will drink if water is available. They are particularly vulnerable whilst drinking and are therefore very cautious when they attempt it. Elastic-walled blood vessels in the neck protect the brain from changes in blood pressure caused by raising and lowering the head.