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07-NOV-2013 Dick Keely

South African Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa)

Linyanti Marsh, Chobe, Botswana

This is a subspecies of giraffe found in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique.
It has rounded or blotched spots, some with star-like extensions on a light tan background, running down to the hooves.
Reference: Wikipedia

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Martin Lamoon04-Feb-2014 08:20
Superb close up.
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Manas Khan04-Feb-2014 05:24
Excellent portrait! V
Tom Munson04-Feb-2014 00:17
Great shot, Dick.
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