Giraffes

Reader Beware: We’ve found a much easier way to post to our blog so entries may be a little more frequent.  Today’s topic is Giraffes. 

It was amazing to see giraffes in the wild.  They are HUGE! 

 

Yes – they are as awkward as you’d expect.  They were quite a sight when running.  They defend themselves against overly ambitious lions who try to take them down by kicking and running.  

The giraffes around Ndutu and the Serengeti took off when they saw us.  The giraffes around Tarangire just stopped what they were doing (eating and/or just standing around) and looked at us. 

They blend into their surroundings amazingly well.  When we were on safari, I was constantly on the look out for animals.  I was fooled several times.  It’s amazing how a tree can look like a giraffe and a mound of dirt can look like a lion. 

The Swahili word for Giraffes is Twiga.  Doug’s nickname became Twiga as well.

When in doubt, act like a tree and keep eating.