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Giraffe is the tallest animal in the world, reaching up to 5.5 m. height and the biggest ruminant (up to 1,900 kg weight). Each animal has a unique patch pattern on its body.
Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis), Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Nikon D200, Nikkor 80-400 mm, 1/350 sec at f/ 5.6, ISO 100
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BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010 Competition
Category: Animal Behaviour / Mammals
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