Gerenuk (Litocranius walleri)

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Gerenuk (Litocranius walleri), male balancing on hind legs to reach vegetation two metres off the ground. If he uses the front legs to pull down branches, he can reach leaves about m high. Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

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Location: Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
Photo credit: © Ferrero-Labat/AUSCAPE / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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