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Maasai Giraffe feeding on low trees in Arusha Africa,Arusha,Arusha National Park,Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi,Maasai Giraffe,Tanzania Click/tap to enlarge

Maasai Giraffe feeding on low trees in Arusha

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  1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    Your guide probably told you about the acacia trees defense mechanism but just in case! I was going to try and describe it myself, but these people do a much better job!
    http://africansafaris.com/blogdirectory/acacias-v-giraffes-a-uniquely-african-tussle/

    Nature..quite incredible!     Posted 11 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      That's a funny coincidence, I just posted a closeup of their defense system:

      Massive thorns on Umbrella thorn acacia This is one of 700 acacia tree species in Africa, all are very robust trees that survive with little water and in both severe cold and hot weather. It also seems strong in its defense, based on its huge thorns. However, many animals have learned to work around them. Giraffes are skilled enough to eat around them, for example. Acacia tortilis,Africa,Arusha,Arusha National Park,Tanzania


      I'll be sure to include your link there as well, thanks!       Posted 11 years ago
  3. View Graeme Ruck's profile
    Graeme Ruck
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    You see patterns on the rothschild giraffe and are amazed then you post this photo and Wow! Posted 11 years ago

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The Maasai Giraffe

The Masai Giraffe or Maasai Giraffe, also known as the Kilimanjaro Giraffe is the largest subspecies of giraffe and the tallest land mammal. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Sep 17, 2013. Captured Aug 29, 2013 12:30.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO3200
  • 400mm