"Animal care specialists Jennifer Stapleton and Hilary Mills placed two vertically decorated boxes in front of Chich one with the neon green of the Seattle Seahawks, the other with the navy blue of the New England Patriots. The boxes were then filled with pieces of yams and carrots to try to lure the juvenile giraffe to eat out of one. Stapleton, who has been caring for animals for two decades, says Chich prefers red leaf lettuce, green leaf, and dandelion greens."
"Stapleton said that while giraffes sometimes feed on yams and carrots, they're higher in sugar for them. Giraffes will eat leafy greens, such as alfalfa and acacia. RELATED: Guy Fieri's dramatic transformation on full display in newly released Super Bowl commercial Higher sugar is not all that healthy, just like with humans, she added. We will use them on occasion, but it's high value. We use it sparingly."
"With both boxes placed in front of him, Chich curiously leaned toward one. He wiggled his tongue, probing around the box. After conducting his own investigation, Chich curled his tongue around the kale and munched, dragging the box of his choice down to the ground. For the first three rounds, he chose tentatively. First, he ate out of the Seahawks box. For the second round, the Patriots. Then, the Seahawks again."
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom allowed a 2-year-old giraffe named Chich to choose a Super Bowl winner by offering two vertically decorated boxes: neon green for the Seattle Seahawks and navy blue for the New England Patriots. Animal care specialists filled both boxes with yams and carrots to entice the juvenile giraffe. Chich inspected both containers, probed with his tongue, then curled his tongue around kale and munched, dragging his chosen box down. Chich chose tentatively during the first three rounds, alternating between teams, then consistently selected the Seahawks once more confident. Keepers note yams and carrots are high in sugar and used sparingly.
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