Maasai Giraffe, Tanzania

Wildlife Photos: Maasai Giraffe

Watching giraffes walk is one of the simple pleasures I enjoyed on safari in Africa.

These great animals quickly became one of my favourite animals, especially the Maasai Giraffe. Also called the Masai or Kilimanjaro Giraffe, this is the tallest land animal and largest of all giraffe species.

Interestingly, giraffes can sleep standing up, or lying down and only sleep for 4-5 hours a day. They’re about 6 feet tall at birth and once fully grown they have no predators to fear as their speed and kicking power can either outrun or kill animals such as lions. Their only moment of weakness is when they are clumsily bent over trying to drink.

Maasai Giraffe, Tanzania
Maasai Giraffe - Distinguished by the colour and shape of their markings

 

A Maasai Giraffe eating in the Serengeti
The tallest land animal on Earth - Maasai Giraffe

 

A Thirsty Giraffe in the Serengeti
A Maasai Giraffe drinking in the Serengeti

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