Reticulated Giraffe


Posted by ken watkins on Mon Jul 27, 2015 9:51 am

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Also known as the Somalian Giraffe, found only in Northern Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.
One seven species now recognised but not yet  officially named :cry:

I think the most attractive Giraffe I have seen, plus completes the set :)

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:46 pm
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Great-looking giraffe species, recognized or not. :) I also like the inclusion of the habitat.
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by david fletcher on Tue Jul 28, 2015 3:35 am
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fine specimen Ken. Been there three times and yet to see one, so well done. Ditto Axel on the habitat.
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by Carol Clarke on Tue Jul 28, 2015 4:39 am
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This is the sub species most often seen in zoos, so lovely to see one in natural environment Ken! I like the sense of movement and the swished tail with the nice detail of the clearly defined markings characteristic of the Reticulated Giraffe. A lovely image.
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by ken watkins on Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:51 am
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Thanks everybody I agree that the habitat adds a lot to the image.
 

by Missy Mandel on Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:49 am
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Great image. I like that you caught him mid stride
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