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The giraffe is a large African hoofed mammal belonging to the genus Giraffa. It is the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant on Earth. Traditionally, giraffes have been thought of as one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine subspecies.
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Sunrise in Kruger National Park, just as a giraffe plods by, along with many other animals heading to the river close by.
Giraffes are best known for their long necks and the striking coat patterns of irregular brown patches on a lighter background. Each giraffe has a pattern that is unique to that individual, like a human fingerprint. This may help hide them from predators, particularly when they are young, since the bloches tend to break up their outline when they are among trees. Giraffes are divided into several subspecies depending on their geographic location, color and coat pattern.
The Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), also known as the Maasai Giraffe or Kilimanjaro Giraffe, is the largest subspecies of giraffe and the tallest land mammal. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania.
The Masai Giraffe has jagged spots on its body. It also has a short tassel of hair on its tail. The bony outgrowths of the male's skull superficially provide the appearance of up to 5 ossicones. The dominant male's spots tend to be darker in colour than those of other members of its herd.
Adult males usually reach around 6 m in height—although they have been recorded at reaching heights of up to approximately 6.5 m—and females tend to be a bit shorter at around 5–5.5 m (16–18.0 ft) tall. Their legs and necks are both approximately 2 m (6 ft 7 in) long, and their heart has a mass of roughly 12 kg (26 lb).
There is no seasonal breeding season for the Masai Giraffe. Females can typically breed at 4. They give birth standing up. It takes 2–6 hours for a giraffe to give birth. About 50–75% of the calves die in their first few months due to predation. Even though many calves die, the mothers will stab predators such as hyenas or lions with their sharp hooves. This will critically injure or kill a predator quickly; the Masai Giraffe's kick is strong and will crush a lion's skull or shatter its spine.
"Los Angeles Zoo" California.
Created for the Artistic Manipulation Group's MIXMASTER CHALLENGE #50
CHEF seguicollar wants us to glimpse what's on the other side of the exit ... or is it an entrance??
➤ You must create a scene which includes a portal, defined as “a door, gate, or entrance, especially one of imposing appearance".
➤ Include a single living being in the scene.
➤ Arabesque patterns must appear in the composition. See HERE for more on arabesques.
➤ Your image must also include at least one, featured, geometric shape.
➤ NO PLANTS, including trees, flowers, grass, etc.
Credits: All images are mine except giraffes via Pixabay and arabesque pattern via pngwing.com.
This giraffe had that far away look------ I played around with it----hope you like it! -----HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND YOU GUYS---THANKS FOR VISITING!
... are wishing you a Happy Weekend !
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Seen on our travel from Ndutu to Moru Kopjes, Tanzania, Africa
This picture is dedicated for me dear friend Lani! This giraffe was eyeing some tempting fresh leaves that were just out of his reach.
Two Giraffes making the rounds of the feeding stations at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rode Island.
Found this guy at the Pittsburgh Zoo...Thank you very much for viewing my photo ! I truly appreciate any faves and comments ! 😊
Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), San Diego Zoo. Conservation Status: Threatened
Looking as calm, sedate and aloof as only a giraffe can do it.
Uploaded for 7DWF: Sunday - Fauna
Lydenburg rural area
South Africa