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.
This photo was taken on June 3, 2007 in Monarto, South Australia, AU, using a Nikon D70s.
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babushka (61 months ago | reply)
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 :)
badjonni (61 months ago | reply)
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
princessbren2006 (61 months ago | reply)
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
savenije (61 months ago | reply)
Whow! Extremely close!! Very nice!
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badjonni (61 months ago | reply)
This is the closest I have ever been to a giraffe before - its quite an experience looking eye to eye
princessbren2006 (61 months ago | reply)
I fed one misteltoe and she got very close even felt her tounge touch my hand.
Janet Leadbeater (61 months ago | reply)
she's beautiful.
i didn't know that about giraffes.
looks like you have a wonderful day :)
badjonni (61 months ago | reply)
I learnt a lot about endangered species today - very interesting
Stephen Sandoval (61 months ago | reply)
well hello there mr. giraffe. how are you doing?
badjonni (61 months ago | reply)
"Why very well thank you"
'how's the weather up here, hey?"
SpacePotato (61 months ago | reply)
that's adoable bj - I reckon this will get into explore!!!
FreakyNami (61 months ago | reply)
Born with horns... Ouch... - Also have to survive that first drop...
Great shot!
McMexicano (61 months ago | reply)
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rolypoly_girl (61 months ago | reply)
Fantastic Jon!!!!
CharlesLam (61 months ago | reply)
Lovely face.
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badjonni (61 months ago | reply)
:-)
Ljubica_R (61 months ago | reply)
funny capture, beautiful
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Rohan Phillips (61 months ago | reply)
Great shot jonni...beautiful light and colours, very nicely composed too.
NINA CECILIE Here I am :-) (61 months ago | reply)
So cue :)
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ALPHA-BOY (61 months ago | reply)
sounds like me in my sleep hehe, top photo by the way !
badjonni (61 months ago | reply)
I didn't say the only animal to wake up with horns
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:) gran ángulo
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chocolatekisses83 (61 months ago | reply)
What Beautiful Eyelashes..
badjonni (61 months ago | reply)
lovely aren't they?
chocolatekisses83 (61 months ago | reply)
yep, so thick and dark....
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swimmingwiz (61 months ago | reply)
GREAT shot!!
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badjonni (61 months ago | reply)
thanks lotusfee and swimmingwiz :)
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hjreitmeier (30 months ago | reply)
I love the closeness of this photo. The detail of it is amazing. You can see the tiny whiskers and everything! Great Job.
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*Roni* (23 months ago | reply)
Makes me smile.:)