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Angolan giraffe
Giraffa giraffa angolensis
-18.8153, 13.1946
Field Notes
Description:
Also known as Namibian giraffe, this is one of nine (?) recognized subspecies of the tallest mammal. Seen under the scorching heat and blinding light at mid-day in Kunene region of Namibia - second picture shows the light as it appeared to my eye... all colours washed out. This was the second most often seen mammal we observed in this region - after the springbok.
Habitat:
Seen in Kunene region of Namibia (northwest), in arid acacia tree-and-shrub landscape. The region is still very dry (but still magnificent and rich in wildlife) at the moment, following a three-year dry-spell. We observed groups of giraffes everywhere, except close to habitations.
Reference Links:
Angolan giraffe - Wikipedia
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PublishedMarch 16, 2020
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