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On the Alert

Shortly after all three giraffes bent to drink, the largest in the center heard something that made him rapidly raise his head, sending water flying as he looked up for signs of danger. Giraffes are at their most vulnerable to predators when drinking because of the awkward stance they must assume to lower their heads to the water.

 

The shot of them all bending together is shown below in comments.

Taken in Hwange Park, Zimbabwe.

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Uploaded on November 11, 2013
Taken on August 3, 2013