I discovered on my Botswana trip that I am quite a good spotter of wildlife, beating our guide in some instances. But the giraffe was different. I had difficulty seeing them, even when they were pointed out to me, they blended in so well with the trees with their fabulous camouflage.
It’s quite a production for giraffes to drink, having to get themselves into this awkward position. Notice the birds on her head.
They’re sneaky, I tell you.
This one, I could see.
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Those are great shots 😍
Ciao
Sid
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Wow, were you able to get close! Great pictures. 🙂
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I was so surprised by this. I thought we’d just be catching glimpses from a distance.
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And thank you!
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Wow. That posture for drinking looks really… what? Inefficient? Inelegant? Uncomfortable? I thought better of evolution.
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Hi, Lou! All of the above. It takes a long time to get down there, and they are quite vulnerable. When they’re finished, they pop right out of it, snapping their legs together at once.
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I just love their little faces.
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The eyelashes!
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