Giraffes in Masai Mara This giraffe and her calf (Giraffa camelopardalis ) live on the plains of Masai Mara . Some areas , such as photography , are totally devoid of trees such as acacias , their favorite food. This makes these animals more vulnerable to predators because they have to bend down to eat grass. The time you spend eating , and therefore to be exposed, exceeds 15 hours a day . However, leverage the middle of the day to feed , because carnivores are inactive. Since this time, and warriors, live together in their own villages. This period strongly reinforces ties between the boys who are the age group , union to be respected for life. In these villages may be visited by young people who wish to maintain relations with them, but they will not marry until about fifteen years later , come into adulthood. During this stage, learning the traditions dwell and exercise in strength and courage . To the Maasai these are very important qualities. Achieve the warrior who killed a lion with his spear , styling the hair of the animal and be respected (currently forbidden to kill lions in Kenya , but there are still engaged in this type Masai initiation clandestinely ) . Formerly the Masai were considered the most fearsome warriors of the African continent . Today, in addition to hunting , are responsible for the toughest jobs grazing , although some return to school after circumcision.