Claire. Posted June 25, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) Do Giraffes Get Struck by Lightning More Than Other Animals? Two months ago, Reddit user infernograve woke from a vivid dream. As wakefulness crept back, the dream did not recede, rather, it stuck in his mind, piquing his curiosity and prompting a burning question. He subsequently logged into Reddit's popular AskScience subreddit to share it: "Do giraffes get struck by lightning more often than other animals?" The question is now the most popular ever asked on the forum. Read more: Live Science Edited June 25, 2017 by Claire. Title tweak. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt221 Posted June 25, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2017 If had a giraffe I make him a copper suit to wear in thunderstorms ...... boom problem solved 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted June 25, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 25, 2017 well its not a new question as such, here a story, with answers from 2010 Are giraffes more at risk from lightning? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11734228 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoofGardener Posted June 25, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2017 It's not as simple as "tall things get hit by lightning". It's down to the "pointyness" of an object, and its earth linkage. And conductivity. A giraffe isn't particularly pointy, nor conductive, nor earthed. (it has hooves, which would be somewhat insulating). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt221 Posted June 25, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 25, 2017 58 minutes ago, RoofGardener said: It's not as simple as "tall things get hit by lightning". It's down to the "pointyness" of an object, and its earth linkage. And conductivity. A giraffe isn't particularly pointy, nor conductive, nor earthed. (it has hooves, which would be somewhat insulating). Pointy giraffes not something you hear every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoofGardener Posted June 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Precisely my point ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted June 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 25, 2017 never thought of this but they do have those horn things on the head and they are made of mostly water, Maybe they hide under a tree don`t do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woopypooky Posted July 1, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) Lightning strikes more on tall buildings in cities, so the same apply towards taller things in safari. Edited July 1, 2017 by woopypooky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFOwatcher Posted July 1, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I don't get this difference in the spacing of the front and real legs. I would think it would be the potential difference between the head and the clouds. There are reports of animal kills especially cows in a group near a tree. Keep your head down Mr. Giraffe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Monk Posted July 2, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Does the mountain dwelling grouse get struck by lightning more often than the low plain dwelling giraffe? Edited July 2, 2017 by Black Monk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt221 Posted July 2, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 2, 2017 6 hours ago, Black Monk said: Does the mountain dwelling grouse get struck by lightning more often than the low plain dwelling giraffe? Ptarmigan up on the top of Caingorms if so how about them little snow buntings if the situation on top of oneach of those cafes.......even more height Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoofGardener Posted July 2, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Grouse and Buntings are even LESS pointy than Giraffes. They are almost globular in comparison ! Most lightening strikes would go through plants, as these are usually VERY pointy. Trust me... I know whereof I speak. I've been trying to cut back Brambles on my sister's garden. I wish the darned things WOULD get hit by lightening ! Twice ! Edited July 2, 2017 by RoofGardener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted July 2, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 2, 2017 On 2017-07-01 at 8:16 AM, woopypooky said: Lightning strikes more on tall buildings in cities, so the same apply towards taller things in safari. Good tip....... Never take cover under a Giraffe in a storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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