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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Maternal Love

When we set foot on the land of Africa and start more sightseeing tours or invest in construction, when you see wild meat, emerging hunting culture, traditional handicrafts and even customs, please do not simply accept it and take it for granted. Think twice before you follow the local customs. Even giraffes, which were thought to be in large numbers and were not threatened with extinction, are now struggling to survive. Giraffes, which are gradually disappearing, have become an endangered animal that has been overlooked. May you be treated gently by the world, and the future can be bright and long.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Kenya
Camera: NIKON Z 9
Copyright: © Xuejun Long