Redhawk Caldera giraffes are unable to cough.

Finley proved herself the better combatant by taking her brief advantage and running with it. Nightjar was still too inexperienced to be able to react appropriately, and so instead of countering her push with a shove of his own, the pup tried to move to the side, and only managed to aid the beta female. She pushed and his balance overturned completely; he stumbled, then fell on his left haunch with a surprised yelp. It bubbled into a snarl as he thrashed on the spot, hoping to throw her off or at least warn her back so he could stand again without being in the compromising position of being pinned to the ground. He'd already lost, but it was in his nature to keep on fighting anyway, at least until he could stand proudly once more.