The Acacia Tree and the Giraffe
Giraffes are very fond of the acacia leaves and can eat as much as 25 kilograms a day.
But the tree has a defence system, mighty thorns. They can be as long as 8-10 cm.
The giraffe on the other hand has an incredible tongue which measures 45 cm in length.
That allows the giraffe to avoid the bigger thorns and to manage to reach the leaves on the branch.
We disturbed her during her lunch ..
Tansania / Africa
This post is linked with Weekend in Black and White.
Giraffes are very fond of the acacia leaves and can eat as much as 25 kilograms a day.
But the tree has a defence system, mighty thorns. They can be as long as 8-10 cm.
The giraffe on the other hand has an incredible tongue which measures 45 cm in length.
That allows the giraffe to avoid the bigger thorns and to manage to reach the leaves on the branch.
We disturbed her during her lunch ..
Tansania / Africa
This post is linked with Weekend in Black and White.
Wonderful shots in B&W! I really like the first photo,- it almost looks like a painting!
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Two excellent photos. I love the almost abstract patterns of the first, and the giraffe's expression in the second is priceless!
ReplyDeleteThose trees are incredibly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThose trees are incredibly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteUnglaublich, was für eine Menge an Essen für einen Tag!
ReplyDeleteAber Giraffen sind ja auch nicht gerade klein ...
Tolle Perspektiven!
Just love these!!
ReplyDeleteWundervolle und sehr fernwehfördernde Afrikaimpressionen! Meisterliche SW Bilder.
ReplyDeleteGanz liebe Grüße und einen schönen Valentine's Day für dich.
Wow! Incredibly beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! I love the trees too.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots.
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