Saturday 4 October 2014

SATURDAY CRITTERS - Giraffe in Game Haven, near Blantyre, Malawi

Everyone knows the Giraffe.  This ‘selection’ of shots were still taken on my 2nd day in the Game Haven Park, Blantyre, Malawi.
  They have only 2 Giraffes at this park and the smaller one is pregnant so they are hoping for a baby sometime before Christmas.  If my family get a shot of the baby I will share it with you.  There is a video at the end so enjoy.














You can access it at

http://youtu.be/k4qsVzHLDd4

If there is a black space below, click it and the video will appear.



I hope you enjoyed this beautiful gentle giant.

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Many thanks for all your comments.

38 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos of this majestic animal. Love your close ups!

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  2. Good Morning, Margaret! I love this series on the Giraffes.. Awesome closeups.. Thanks for linking up, have a happy weekend!

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  3. I just love that blue/purple tongue. your close-ups are cool. I enjoyed hearing your voice on the vid (it was you?) Thanks for sharing. Jo

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  4. Hi Margaret,
    Beautiful pictures of giraffes, let's hope that the baby giraffe is born healthy.
    The video is beautiful.
    I wish you a very good weekend.

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  5. Oh my, the two Giraffes makes a fantastic video, excellent photos also.

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  6. Beautiful pictures and so funny when the tongue is sticking out ...I had to laugh :)

    Such nice close-ups! :)

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  7. A real joy to see them. I particularly love the first shot where it is poking out it's tongue at you. I actually laughed.It took me back to my childhood of children poking their tongues out when angry Well before they all had iPhones.

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  8. I really enjoyed this post Margaret - I love giraffes. Beautiful imaginative shots. Have a good weekend.

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  9. Amazing creatures. Lovely shots Margaret.

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  10. They are amazing animals Margaret, there is nothing else like them.

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  11. Say hello to this giraffe, up close.

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  12. How fantastic to see them in natural surroundings. Great shots Margaret and a very enjoyable video.

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  13. Beautiful photos. Lovely animals, Gretings for you.

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  14. so fun, i do love these gentle giants!!!!

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  15. Great shots of such beautiful creatures. Thanks for taking time to share your amazing talents and photos, Margaret. Bless for your weekend.

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  16. Giraffes are amazing creatures. Enjoyed the video!

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  17. Cool photos. I've always had to look through fences to see and photograph them!

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  18. This is an extra fine special devoted to this animal. I like the close up of the head and mouth details.

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  19. Aren't giraffes just beautiful to look at? I love the ones with his tongue out! And I LOVE that you thought to snap his skin and tail!! They always look like they don't have a care in the world.

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  20. P.S. what a coincidence! I am on my way to see some giraffes myself today! In just an hour or so! But because they are behind a fence, I will never be able to get pictures as good as yours.

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  21. I did enjoy it Margaret, especially the up close detail shots.. oh that tongue :) I love the way giraffes move, they just kind of lollop along, so much fun to watch.

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  22. Great close-up photos, Margaret! Loved the video as well. They are such beautiful animals! (My hubby's favorite!) Last year we went on an animal safari in N. AZ and I fed a giraffe a carrot from my mouth! I was so surprised he didn't even touch me with his tongue! :-) Their tongues are so long. It was quite an experience seeing him up close.

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  23. I have a huge weakness for giraffes - and was amazed to learn that they have the same number of neck bones as we do.
    Gorgeous critters. Thank you.

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  24. Gorgeous animals! I love the patterns on them. I've seen giraffes at Kolmården in Sweden years ago.

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  25. It's fascinating to get so close to a wild animal.

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  26. I love giraffes, but I've only seen them in the zoo. How wonderful to view them in the wild. These are great shots, Margaret.

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  27. I loved the photos of it sticking its tongue out - a very comical character! The photo of its beautiful pattern was great too. Amazing how nature so easily comes up with designs that a fashion designer would have to work his life to make a success of.

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  28. Wow! Fabulous shots of the giraffes. I enjoyed viewing the video and you are welcome with the following your blog.

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  29. What a joy! Such beautiful photos!!
    Thank you Margaret.
    Peace :)

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  30. What a fascinating animal...I know so little about them and they certainly are so different looking. Thanks for sharing these candid and up close shots.

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  31. Sweet as can be Margaret!!
    I've only seen them in zoos, and always enjoy their demeanor and beauty.

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  32. Those were wonderful. Lots of fun and some great detail like the close-up on the hide.

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  33. Wow, Margaret...these are great images of the giraffes! I enjoyed them all. Thank you!

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  34. lol, cool shots. Love it all. :9

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  35. Great series of them. Thanks for dropping by.
    www.1sthappyfamily.com

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