Beware the tongue of the giraffe - ancient proverb

in #nature6 years ago

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Yes that's his tongue. A few cool photos of giraffes at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

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You can feed the giraffes which is great fun.

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Here is his much cuter little sister.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, Colorado. All photos original.

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Wow that tongue, almost like a lizard!

yeah crazy and that's not even a great picture. They can reach out and take a cookie out of your hand with their tongue

wow, such a long tongue...

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Wow..that is close encounter! I only get to see them from a far at a safari in Ohio!

Yes Its pretty cool. Thanks @icybc

Giraffes are one of my favourite creatures and I could watch them for hours!!!

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Thanks @riverflows. So awkward yet so graceful.

Just curiosity, I just looked at the length of a giraffe tongue, 18 - 20 inches... impressive

they are also prehensile !

They are cute till you see that tongue. Lol

Love going to a zoo. My that’s a long tongue but he needs it.

Gotta reach those leaves on the very tip top of the tree :)

Great giraffe photos! I remember being with a group that included small children and going through a wildlife exhibit and one of the little girls was riding on her daddy's shoulders and the giraffe reached over and snatched her hat right off her head with that tongue. We were quite startled and it caused lots of tears before we were able to get the cap back! Who knew that they had such abilities with their tongues!

great story :) the giraffe was probably being playful but I'm sure it was a horrible tragedy for the little girl lol

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