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Leucistic giraffes in Kenya

Discussion in 'Wildlife & Nature Conservation' started by Swampy, 11 Sep 2017.

  1. Swampy

    Swampy Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/white-giraffes-spotted-in-the-wild/
    2 Leucistic Reticulated giraffes have been filmed by the Hirola Conservation Programme in Kenya. While I'd hope that these unusual and undoubtedly popular animals could be used to raise awareness or funds for hirola conservation, the several articles on them I've read mention the hirola only in passing.
     
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    My link seems to go directly to the page so use that one.
     
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    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    wow, those are amazing. The mother looks like a stretched-out Arabian stallion.

    There's an article here from last year, about when she was first discovered and photographed: The White Giraffe of Ishaqbini

    I wonder what the other giraffes think of her. Obviously one of them likes her well enough, but I wonder if others are like "she's weird".
     
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