A herd of Giraffe wade across a bay in Lake Mzizima in the Selous Game Reserve. Giraffe will only cross shallow water with a solid footing.
A herd of Giraffe wade across a bay in Lake Mzizima in the Selous Game Reserve. Giraffe will only cross shallow water with a solid footing as they cannot afford to slip and fall as they cannot swim. This group is a temporary gathering of females and young that form a creche for the protection of the young.
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Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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