Re: Sauropod Necks As Weapons

[Richard W Travsky <rtravsky@uwyo.edu>]

On Sun, 8 Dec 2002 GSP1954@aol.com wrote:
> I have never seen the account of a giraffe knocking over a Cape buffalo with 
> its neck documented, doubt it could be done, and am hard pressed to 
> understand why it would occur. Unless demonstrated otherwise the story should 
> be considered too dubious to be taken seriously. 

That was my take as well, however, I do allow some slack in that when
fighting amongst themselves, giraffes do use their necks.