17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Masai Mara
Giraffes are the gardeners of the savannah, as they trim the outermost leaves of the thorny acacia trees. Their 40cm-long tongues enable them to strip tiny leaves from the crowns of trees, a unique skill among ruminants.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 09.2017 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2019 |
Photo Location: | Masai Mara, Kenya |
Camera: | DC-G9 |
Copyright: | © Bence Mate |