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Gymnastics a la giraffe

Giraffes adopt an ungainly stance when drinking, and they are particularly vulnerable to predators at this time.

Giraffes are browsers, only rarely eating grass. Their long necks and legs give them access to a food supply beyond reach of other browsers.

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Uploaded on February 6, 2009
Taken on January 19, 2009