A male Masai Giraffe feeds from and acacia tree armed with protective thorns using his specially adapted tongue
A male Masai Giraffe feeds from and acacia tree armed with protective thorns using his specially adapted tongue
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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