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Animal Crackers XXXV
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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living animal species. Males can be 4.8 to 5.5 metres (16 to 18 feet) tall and weigh up to 1,360 kilograms (3,000 pounds). The record-sized bull was 5.87 m (19.2 feet) tall and weighed approximately 2,000 kg (4,400 lbs.). [2] Females are generally slightly shorter and weigh less than the males do.

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.Catharina
05/25/07 11:13 AM GMT
5.87 m,that's amazing..had no idea they could get that tall, beautiful clear and well presented capture Randy !:)
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::Dunstickin
05/25/07 11:37 AM GMT
Got a bit of a 'droop' on him!....

Good colours and crisp composure!...nice work
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::tigger3
05/25/07 12:48 AM GMT
Love this post and voted it high and its in my favs. >
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::cinny7
05/25/07 1:20 PM GMT
You take some of the best animal shots I've seen...and this one is no exception! The pose, clarity and framing are wonderful...I love it!
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::LynEve
05/25/07 1:57 PM GMT
Great shot of this unique animal. It looks quite a young one ? I like the frame, it suits very well.
Did you know they have black tongues? To prevent sunburn :)
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::jswgpb
05/25/07 4:42 PM GMT
Some pro basketball players aren't far behind. LOL Very well done Randy, ya got this one straight on. :)
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::DigiCamMan
05/25/07 5:02 PM GMT
I love these Long Necked Camels. A very nice shot Reggie.
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::fogz
05/25/07 5:13 PM GMT
blinding us with scientific names now Randy! ;) I am glad you told us what it really was, I would never have guessed! hmmm! well you got a great shot of this timid camelopardalis!!
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.ianmacappin
05/25/07 5:22 PM GMT
He seems to have ate all the leaves off that bush. Very crisp image and nicley centered. Good capture.

Ian :o)
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::cynlee
05/26/07 1:58 AM GMT
Awww, and here's a lovely fellow who looks a bit camera shy. Nice clear shot. Great job on the frame too, Randy.
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::Hottrockin
05/26/07 11:46 AM GMT
Lotsa thanks for stretching out all those great comments!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
::MarianaEwa
05/26/07 3:45 PM GMT
Great shot Randy. Is he big or is this a young one?
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