Gerenuks are obviously known for their long necks. The word gerenuk itself is from the Somali language meaning giraffe necked. This male was feeding on the small shrub in the background in Lewa, Kenya. I have seen photographs of gerenuks, comically standing on their hind legs, reaching for higher branches to feed upon. I was hoping to get such a shot with this guy, but he just wouldn’t cooperate so I had to settle for this portrait. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 550mm with Nikon 1.4 teleconverter) ISO 400, f/8 at 1/500th of a second
I know something about the Ungulates, but never have I seen such a long necked, small headed version. I’d bet your personal photographic catalog of the earth’s fauna is now of statistical significance.
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Gerenuks are obviously known for their long necks. The word gerenuk itself is from the Somali language meaning giraffe necked. This male was feeding on the small shrub in the background in Lewa, Kenya. I have seen photographs of gerenuks, comically standing on their hind legs, reaching for higher branches to feed upon. I was hoping to get such a shot with this guy, but he just wouldn’t cooperate so I had to settle for this portrait.
I know something about the Ungulates, but never have I seen such a long necked, small headed version. I’d bet your personal photographic catalog of the earth’s fauna is now of statistical significance.
Strange assemblage of parts—-Not matched Swiss army knife of antelopes—-An evolutionary digression.
Amazing! Never heard of this animal nor have I heard this name. What an unusual specimen.
Looks like a Dr. Seuss character.
great pic. being up he has great view of the world around him. he can wacth the world as it goes by.?