photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Karthik Raja | all galleries >> Galleries >> Incredible India >> National Zoological Park, Delhi > The Giraffe is just too tall, National Zoological Park, Delhi
previous | next
22-JAN-2006 Jyothi Karthik Raja

The Giraffe is just too tall, National Zoological Park, Delhi


The world’s tallest animal, a giraffe can easily look into a second-storey window. Its height,
which can be up to 4 m, allows it to browse on high foliage, as well as to employ its highly
developed sense of sight to see farther than any terrestrial creature. This “bird’s-eye view” is
also the animal’s principal defence against predators, allowing it to spot danger. Their buff-
coloured hide, with spots of darker brown, provides excellent camouflage, which is another aid to
their survival. The movement and position of the animal’s neck are used to express emotion. When it
is angry, a giraffe will lower its neck until it is almost horizontal. In submission, it stretches
its neck and raises its nose in the air.
Guess this one is quite angry I am taking its picture. :)
Info from here...


other sizes: small medium original auto
share
Type your message and click Add Comment
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help private comment