The Wild Thornberrys (1998)

S2E5 Stick Your Neck Out

Eliza discovers an unlikely hero in a giraffe who, with his towering height, can spot threats from afar and alert the other animals. Unfortunately, the giraffe prioritizes his own desires and abandons them. When Eliza finds herself in peril, the giraffe returns, coming to terms with his previous selfishness and understanding the importance of helping others.