Slow Down, Giraffe Crossing

In Kenya, we went to a center for a certain species for endangered giraffes. They really are majestic creatures and it's not till I was up and close with them that I realized how COOL they are!




Safety first




:P




A giraffe kiss




When I fed them their food, they would stick out their tongues and wrap it around and they pull it back in, somewhat like a chameleon.

Did you know giraffes have tongues about a foot and a half long? And their saliva is antiseptic. This is because they eat the leaves off acacia thorn bushes and trees. Most of the time, their tongues are perfectly nimble but just in case they prick themselves, it's okay.


- Sent from Africa using my iPad