The giraffe is the only animal born with horns

As giraffes are rarely heard, many people think they are mute. They are generally quiet, but will vocalize by emitting moans, hisses, snores, hisses, coughs, grunts, moos, snorts, bleats (similar to that of a young calf or sheep), low notes, low, fluttering sounds or flute-like sounds or whistles.

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babushka says:

a very educational series Jon - great - I have never been to Monarto - I have a "thing" about zoos, but would love to go have a tour here - the animals look pretty content :)
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badjonni says:

I'm a bit the same Mandi but was impressed with the space and the aim of providing a natural habitat - well worth a visit
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princessbren2006 says:

yaaahhhh you got to Monarto at last I am going for a behind the scenes view and breaky on june 19th as a birthday gift. This is a great photo Jon
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

.Page. says:

Whow! Extremely close!! Very nice!
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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

badjonni says:

This is the closest I have ever been to a giraffe before - its quite an experience looking eye to eye
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

princessbren2006 says:

I fed one misteltoe and she got very close even felt her tounge touch my hand.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Janet Leadbeater says:

she's beautiful.
i didn't know that about giraffes.
looks like you have a wonderful day :)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

badjonni says:

I learnt a lot about endangered species today - very interesting
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Stephen Sandoval says:

well hello there mr. giraffe. how are you doing?
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

badjonni says:

"Why very well thank you"
'how's the weather up here, hey?"
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

SpacePotato says:

that's adoable bj - I reckon this will get into explore!!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

FreakyNami says:

Born with horns... Ouch... - Also have to survive that first drop...
Great shot!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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rolypoly_girl says:

Fantastic Jon!!!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

CharlesLam says:

Lovely face.

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badjonni says:

:-)
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Ljubica_R says:

funny capture, beautiful

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Rohan Phillips says:

Great shot jonni...beautiful light and colours, very nicely composed too.
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NINA CECILIE Here I am :-) says:

So cue :)
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ALPHA-BOY says:

sounds like me in my sleep hehe, top photo by the way !
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

badjonni says:

I didn't say the only animal to wake up with horns
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horizontal climb says:

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AdelitaLaGalga says:

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:) gran ángulo
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Barry Bear says:

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chocolatekisses83 says:

What Beautiful Eyelashes..
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

badjonni says:

lovely aren't they?
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

chocolatekisses83 says:

yep, so thick and dark....
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

lotusfee says:

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swimmingwiz says:

GREAT shot!!

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badjonni says:

thanks lotusfee and swimmingwiz :)
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Neon Ibis says:

Very cool perspective!
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