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The giraffe is the only animal born with horns

The giraffe is the only animal born with horns by badjonni.
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  Pro User  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  Pro User  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  Pro User  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
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.Page.  Pro User  says:

Whow! Extremely close!! Very nice!
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badjonni  Pro User  says:

This is the closest I have ever been to a giraffe before - its quite an experience looking eye to eye
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princessbren2006  Pro User  says:

I fed one misteltoe and she got very close even felt her tounge touch my hand.
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Janet Leadbeater  Pro User  says:

she's beautiful.
i didn't know that about giraffes.
looks like you have a wonderful day :)
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badjonni  Pro User  says:

I learnt a lot about endangered species today - very interesting
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Stephen Sandoval  Pro User  says:

well hello there mr. giraffe. how are you doing?
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badjonni  Pro User  says:

"Why very well thank you"
'how's the weather up here, hey?"
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SpacePotato  Pro User  says:

that's adoable bj - I reckon this will get into explore!!!
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FreakyNami  Pro User  says:

Born with horns... Ouch... - Also have to survive that first drop...
Great shot!
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McMexicano   Pro User  says:

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rolypoly_girl  Pro User  says:

Fantastic Jon!!!!
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CharlesLam says:

Lovely face.

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badjonni  Pro User  says:

:-)
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Ljubica_R says:

funny capture, beautiful

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Rohan Phillips  Pro User  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 !
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badjonni  Pro User  says:

I didn't say the only animal to wake up with horns
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AdelitaLaGalga  Pro User  says:


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:) gran ángulo
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chocolatekisses83 says:

What Beautiful Eyelashes..
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badjonni  Pro User  says:

lovely aren't they?
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chocolatekisses83 says:

yep, so thick and dark....
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lotusfee  Pro User  says:


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swimmingwiz says:

GREAT shot!!


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badjonni  Pro User  says:

thanks lotusfee and swimmingwiz :)
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CharlesSF  Pro User  says:

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Arizona BabyDoll  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The True Essence Of All Mother Nature (Invited Photos Only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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Neon Ibis  Pro User  says:

Very cool perspective!
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badjonni  Pro User  says:

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Tiere...Animals, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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