Giraffe

Why the Giraffe has a Short Neck

October 24, 2011
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The idea that the Giraffe got it’s long neck due to food shortages in the lower reaches of trees seems like a no brainer. The Giraffe is taller than all other mammals and so can feed on the leaves that no other animal can reach. For this reason it’s neck has grown longer and longer. [...]

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On Safari at Londolozi

September 18, 2011
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Our recent guest, Brian Datnow, provided us with an album of photographs which illustrates the type of images that a keen amateur photographer can capture on safari. Over the course of a few days, Brian photographed a variety of animals, birds, landscape and lodge pictures. We are happy to share Brian’s perspective of being on safari at Londolozi…

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A Londolozi Safari

August 23, 2011
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Our recent guest, Rita Shaw, shares some of her best images from her stay at Londolozi Tree Camp. An avid fan of the blog and past visitor to Londolozi, it is wonderful to be able to share some of her images below…

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A Massive Journey of Giraffe

July 5, 2011
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I love it when nature throws a curve ball! Something that I don’t really understand or can’t fully explain. I had one of these moments this week when I watched a journey of over 40 Giraffe running around a clearing at Londolozi…

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Just how exactly does a Giraffe Mate?

May 11, 2011
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Have you ever wondered how Africa’s tallest terrestrial animal mates? With long gangly legs, an extremely long neck and the most innnocent of eyes, one could be forgiven that ‘the stork’ just drops off a baby giraffe and saves this elegant animal from an otherwise awkward process. Nature, however is sometimes cruel and the giraffe needs to mate just the same as every other mammal on this planet…

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A Tale of Taylors Crossing

February 16, 2010

A giraffe slipped and fell at Taylors Crossing. Over the course of the day this unique sighting drew lions, crocodiles and a rapidly rising river. The outcome was both interesting and unique. Warning: Not for sensitive viewers. To view the full post and video click on the heading.

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Africa – A Continent Like No Other

January 23, 2010

This is a guest post written by Michael Theys, founder of Africafreak.com – Africa’s Ultimate Safari Blog. To view the full post click on the heading above.

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