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This sub-species of Giraffe is found mostly in Kenya, north of Mount Kenya. It is endangered and organizations globally are working to understand the causes of their decline and protect them. San Diego Zoo's program, called "Giraffe Guardians" is one.
The reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) is a python species native to South and Southeast Asia. It is the world's longest snake, and is among the three heaviest. It is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List because of its wide distribution. In several countries in its range, it is hunted for its skin, for use in traditional medicine, and for sale as pets. It is an excellent swimmer, has been reported far out at sea, and has colonized many small islands within its range. Like all pythons, it is a non-venomous constrictor. Adult humans have been killed (and in at least two reported cases, eaten) by reticulated pythons.
The reticulated python is the largest snake native to Asia. More than a thousand wild reticulated pythons in southern Sumatra were studied, and estimated to have a length range of 1.5 to 6.5 m (4 ft 11 in to 21 ft 4 in), and a weight range of 1 to 75 kg (2 lb 3 oz to 165 lb 6 oz). Reticulated pythons with lengths more than 6 m (19 ft 8 in) are rare, though according to the Guinness Book of World Records, it is the only extant snake to regularly exceed that length. One of the largest scientifically measured specimens, from Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, was measured under anesthesia at 6.95 m (22 ft 10 in), and weighed 59 kg (130 lb 1 oz) after not having eaten for nearly 3 months. R_12386
I saw several of these flying in a lodgepole pine forest. Zoom in; up close, it looks like it's covered in Berber carpet. A fascinating fact about these beetles is that the males are attracted to the smell of bleach! (I think Priacma serrata; family Cupedidae)
(EN) Reticulated butterflyfish - (FR) Papillon réticulé
Chaetodon reticulatus, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
The reticulated giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata), also known as the Somali giraffe, is a subspecies of giraffe native to Somalia, southern Ethiopia, and northern Kenya. Reticulated giraffes can interbreed with other giraffe subspecies in captivity or if they come into contact with populations of other subspecies in the wild.
Together with the Rothschild giraffe, it is by far the giraffe most commonly seen in zoos. Its coat consists of large, polygonal, liver-colored spots outlined by a network of bright-white lines. The blocks may sometimes appear deep red and may also cover the legs.
The extraordinary height of the Reticulated Giraffe allows them to browse on branches of trees that other hoofed animals cannot reach. This has helped make the Reticulated Giraffe one of the most successful animals of the African savannah.
The Reticulated Giraffe feeds mainly on Acacia and Combretum trees, however, it will eat as many as 100 different plants depending on which are available at the time.
The Reticulated Giraffe gets a large amount of water from the dew on the leaves and from the water in the leaves. When it encounters a watering hole, it will drink up to 12 gallons at one time. – Wikipedia
Reticulated giraffe were added to the IUCN Red List and listed as Endangered in 2018. In recent years, however, numbers across northern Kenya appear to be increasing with improved conservation measures. The Reticulated giraffe is distinguished by its clearly defined rich orange-brown patches and a network of striking white lines, which continue the entire length of their legs.
Note the Oxpecker hitching a lift!
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The reticulated giraffe is a species or subspecies of giraffe native to the Horn of Africa. It lives in Somalia, southern Ethiopia, and northern Kenya. There are approximately 8,500 individuals living in the wild
This animal was photographed in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya.
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Samburu National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Two male giraffes fighting down by the Ewaso Ng'iro River.
Male giraffes use their necks as weapons in combat, a behavior known as "necking". Necking is used to establish dominance and males that win necking bouts have greater reproductive success. This behavior occurs at low or high intensity. In low intensity necking, the combatants rub and lean against each other. The male that can hold itself more erect wins the bout.
In high intensity necking, the combatants will spread their front legs and swing their necks at each other, attempting to land blows with their ossicones. The contestants will try to dodge each other's blows and then get ready to counter. The power of a blow depends on the weight of the skull and the arc of the swing.
A necking duel can last more than half an hour, depending on how well matched the combatants are. Although most fights do not lead to serious injury, there have been records of broken jaws, broken necks, and even deaths.
After a duel, it is common for two male giraffes to caress and court each other, leading up to mounting and climax. Such interactions between males have been found to be more frequent than heterosexual coupling. In one study, up to 94 percent of observed mounting incidents took place between males. The proportion of same-sex activities varied from 30–75 percent. Only one percent of same-sex mounting incidents occurred between females. – Wikipedia
Lewa Conservancy, Kenya
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO - My previous version (first comment below) was so well receive that I thought I would try again ...
• Malayopython reticulatus
The world's longest snake, native to Southeast Asia, known for its intricate net-like pattern of gold, black, and brown scales. A non-venomous constrictor. These pythons inhabit rainforests and woodlands near water and can grow over 20 feet long.
Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL, US
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Giraffes are found in numerous patterns across Africa but the Reticulated Giraffe is probably one of the most common. I've always wanted to take a profile shot of a Giraffe. This one is probably one of my favourites because of the light and the little birds that kept picking insects off the Giraffe's back. Giraffes are very elegant creatures and watching them is a delight!
Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
I loved the way this Reticulated Glass frog looked against the colors and textures of this leaf. It almost looks as though it is emerging from the leaf itself.
A mishmash of manmade objects punctuate the sunset along the Columbia River. The Interstate Bridge connecting Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA rises in the foreground. This was truly a modern age moment.
Portland OR