Close up of young Rothschild's giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) showing flexible fleshy lips which help drink and strip leaves from trees

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Size: 2323px × 3000px
Location: London Zoo
Photo credit: © Paula Hammond / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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