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Giraffes At Maasai Mara National Reserve - Kenya

Giraffes At Maasai Mara National Reserve - Kenya

A giraffe is pictured in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Narok County, Kenya, Sept. 1, 2025. Phot oby Yang Guang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giraffes At Maasai Mara National Reserve - Kenya

Giraffes At Maasai Mara National Reserve - Kenya

A giraffe is pictured in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Narok County, Kenya, Sept. 1, 2025. Phot oby Yang Guang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masai Mara National Reserve Wildlife - Kenya

Masai Mara National Reserve Wildlife - Kenya

A giraffe feeds on leaves in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, on July 30, 2025. Photo by Han Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animals Escape Heat in Chongqing

Animals Escape Heat in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 16, 2025 - A baby giraffe is Suckling in the shade of an animal theme park in Chongqing, China on July 16, 2025.

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Illustration - La Rochelle

Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, STAIRCASE AND ZARAFA GIRAFFE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italy Declares Red Alert Due To Extreme Heat Wave - Rome

Italy Declares Red Alert Due To Extreme Heat Wave - Rome

A giraffe licks frozen fruits to cool off at the Bioparco zoo in Rome, Italy, August 13, 2024. Health Ministry issued a "red alert" for 22 cities nationwide, indicating the highest risk level due to rising temperatures. This warning, took effect on Wednesday and came after 19 cities, including the capital Rome, were placed under the same alert level today. The red alert designation indicates severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions. Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animals Eat Watermelon

Animals Eat Watermelon

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - A keeper prepares a watermelon for a giraffe in Chongqing, China, July 18, 2024.

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Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park

A giraffe is pictured against the backdrop of a railway viaduct in Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya, in March 2024.

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Kharkiv Zoo

Kharkiv Zoo

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 3, 2024 - A giraffe lives at the Kharkiv Zoo, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

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Kharkiv Zoo

Kharkiv Zoo

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 3, 2024 - A giraffe lives at the Kharkiv Zoo, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

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Kharkiv Zoo

Kharkiv Zoo

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 3, 2024 - The sun shines behind the statues of two giraffes at the Kharkiv Zoo, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

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CHINA-LABOR DAY-HOLIDAY-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-LABOR DAY-HOLIDAY-TOURISM (CN)

(230429) -- GUANGZHOU, April 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A girl feeds a giraffe at Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 29, 2023. The 5-day Labor Day holiday started on Saturday. (Xinhua/Huang Guobao)

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Kyiv Zoo

Kyiv Zoo

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 17, 2024 - The statue of the giraffe is seen at the entrance to the Kyiv Zoo, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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KENYA-SAMBURU-NATIONAL RESERVE

KENYA-SAMBURU-NATIONAL RESERVE

(240115) -- NAIROBI, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2024 shows a reticulated giraffe at Samburu National Reserve, north of Kenya. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - NYC

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - NYC

Giraffe during 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Ny, USA on November 23, 2023. Photo by Janet Mayer/Startraks/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-TAITA-TAVETA-TAITA HILLS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

KENYA-TAITA-TAVETA-TAITA HILLS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

(231113) -- TAITA-TAVETA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giraffe is seen in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Taita-Taveta County, Kenya, Nov. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-TAITA-TAVETA-TAITA HILLS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY-SCENERY

KENYA-TAITA-TAVETA-TAITA HILLS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY-SCENERY

(231029) -- TAITA-TAVETA, Oct. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giraffe and a zebra are seen in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Taita-Taveta County, Kenya, Oct. 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows a giraffe at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows a giraffe at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 - Visitors feed a giraffe at the National 5A Safari Park in Shanghai, China, Sept. 10, 2023.

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KENYA-NAKURU-WILDLIFE

KENYA-NAKURU-WILDLIFE

(230903) -- NAKURU, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 2, 2023 shows a giraffe at Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAKURU-WILDLIFE

KENYA-NAKURU-WILDLIFE

(230903) -- NAKURU, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 2, 2023 shows a giraffe at Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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SOUTH AFRICA-SNAPSHOT

SOUTH AFRICA-SNAPSHOT

(230818) -- MPUMALANGA, Aug. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giraffe walks at the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Sept. 17, 2022. South Africa, to hold the 15th BRICS summit this month, is the southernmost country in Africa. It is the only country in the world with three capitals, with Pretoria as its administrative capital, Cape Town as its legislative capital and Bloemfontein the judicial capital. Other major cities include Johannesburg and Durban. South Africa has a pleasant climate and famous tourist destinations such as Cape of Good Hope, Kruger National Park and the Table Mountain, attracting a large number of foreign tourists for vacation and sightseeing every year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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Animals Cool Off at  Forest Wildlife World in Qingdao, China

Animals Cool Off at Forest Wildlife World in Qingdao, China

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 23, 2023 - A child feeds leaves to a giraffe at the Forest Wildlife World in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, July 23, 2023.

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SOUTH AFRICA-TOURISM

SOUTH AFRICA-TOURISM

(230722) -- JOHANNESBURG, July 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giraffe is pictured at the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Sept. 17, 2022. South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa. It has a pleasant climate and famous tourist destinations such as Cape of Good Hope, Kruger National Park and the Table Mountain, attracting a large number of foreign tourists for vacation and sightseeing every year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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Animals in The Heat

Animals in The Heat

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 11, 2023 - A giraffe eats a watermelon in Chongqing, China, July 11, 2023.

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Animals in The Heat

Animals in The Heat

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 11, 2023 - A giraffe eats a watermelon in Chongqing, China, July 11, 2023.

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KENYA-NAKURU-NATURE-LAKE NAIVASHA

KENYA-NAKURU-NATURE-LAKE NAIVASHA

(230709) -- NAKURU, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giraffe is seen on Crescent Island at Lake Naivasha, in Nakuru County, Kenya, July 8, 2023. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya and a noted scenic spot for tourists. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAKURU-NATURE-LAKE NAIVASHA

KENYA-NAKURU-NATURE-LAKE NAIVASHA

(230709) -- NAKURU, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giraffe is seen on Crescent Island at Lake Naivasha, in Nakuru County, Kenya, July 8, 2023. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya and a noted scenic spot for tourists. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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CHINA-LABOR DAY-HOLIDAY-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-LABOR DAY-HOLIDAY-TOURISM (CN)

(230429) -- GUANGZHOU, April 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A girl feeds a giraffe at Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 29, 2023. The 5-day Labor Day holiday started on Saturday. (Xinhua/Huang Guobao)

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Giraffe named Harukas introduced at zoo in Osaka

Giraffe named Harukas introduced at zoo in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Harukas, a giraffe donated to Tennoji Zoo by Kintetsu Corp., is introduced at the zoo in Osaka City on June 21, 2014.

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3-D printers

3-D printers

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in November 2013 in Osaka shows plaster figures made by a 3-D printer from a child's drawing of a giraffe.

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3-D printers

3-D printers

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in November 2013 in Osaka shows a child's drawing of a giraffe and a plaster figure made by a 3-D printer from the drawing.

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Animals assist meeting

Animals assist meeting

KOCHI, Japan - A man and a woman feed a giraffe at Noichi Zoological Park in Konan, Kochi Prefecture, on July 1, 2012, during an event for unmarried men and women to find partners.

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Scenes of South Africa

Scenes of South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Photo taken in October 2009 shows a giraffe at sunset at Kruger National Park in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province.

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Giraffe at Akita zoo gets artificial leg

Giraffe at Akita zoo gets artificial leg

AKITA, Japan - A nine-month-old giraffe named Taiyo, who underwent an operation to receive an artificial leg on his front right leg on May 14, looks well in his stall at Omoriyama Zoo in Akita on May 16. Doctors made a 40-centimeter-long incision in order to attach the artificial leg. The giraffe stands about 280 centimeters tall and weighs 200 kilograms.

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Okapi to debut in Japan

Okapi to debut in Japan

A rarely seen okapi, a member of the giraffe family, runs around March 25 at Zoorasia, a new zoo to open April 24 in Yokohama. It is the first time for the animal from tropical rain forests to be seen in Japan. The zoo will have 315 animals from 59 species, including the rare Indian lion.

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SOUTH AFRICA-MPUMALANGA-KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

SOUTH AFRICA-MPUMALANGA-KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

(220919) -- MPUMALANGA, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A giraffe walks at the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Sept. 17, 2022. Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. Covering an area of 19,485 square kilometers in northeastern South Africa, the park is a home to an impressive number of species. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MPUMALANGA-KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

SOUTH AFRICA-MPUMALANGA-KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

(220919) -- MPUMALANGA, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A giraffe walks at the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Sept. 17, 2022. Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. Covering an area of 19,485 square kilometers in northeastern South Africa, the park is a home to an impressive number of species. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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NAMIBIA-ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

NAMIBIA-ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(220816) -- WINDHOEK, Aug. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A giraffe drinks water in the Etosha National Park in Namibia, Aug. 15, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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MIDEAST-JERUSALEM-ZOO-BABY GIRAFFE

MIDEAST-JERUSALEM-ZOO-BABY GIRAFFE

(220712) -- JERUSALEM, July 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Two baby giraffes are seen at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem, July 11, 2022. The baby giraffes were born at the zoo a few weeks ago. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-JERUSALEM-ZOO-BABY GIRAFFE

MIDEAST-JERUSALEM-ZOO-BABY GIRAFFE

(220712) -- JERUSALEM, July 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Two baby giraffes are seen at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem, July 11, 2022. The baby giraffes were born at the zoo a few weeks ago. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

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Expert warns of looming threat as World Giraffe Day comes

STORY: Expert warns of looming threat as World Giraffe Day comes DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH BANGAKA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of giraffes in Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE (English): CHEGE AMOS, Giraffe specialist, Africa Wildlife Foundation (AWF) STORYLINE: As the World Giraffe Day comes on June 21, an expert in Kenya rings an alarm bell as the population of the giraffes declines. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "Did you know that June 21 is the world's longest day? And on this same day, we get to mark the World Giraffe Day. On this day, all the authorities here in Kenya and worldwide are making sure that all the steps have been taken to protect the now endangered giraffe." Chege Amos, a scientist who has been studying giraffes for about a decade, said that the population of giraffe has dwindled by 40 percent globally, causing relevant countries to push for them being lifted from the list of concerned spec

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POLAND-LODZ-ZOO

POLAND-LODZ-ZOO

(220509) -- WARSAW, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman feeds a giraffe at the newly-built pavilion of Orientarium in the Zoo Lodz, Poland, on May 5, 2022. (Photo by Alexey Vitvitsky/Xinhua)

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Giraffe born at southwestern Japan zoo

Giraffe born at southwestern Japan zoo

An endangered Masai giraffe and the male cub she gave birth to in early April 2022 are pictured at Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo in southwestern Japan on April 17, 2022.

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KENYA-NAIROBI-GIRAFFE CENTER-TOURISM

KENYA-NAIROBI-GIRAFFE CENTER-TOURISM

(220403) -- NAIROBI, April 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People interact with giraffes at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, April 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Lin)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-GIRAFFE CENTER-TOURISM

KENYA-NAIROBI-GIRAFFE CENTER-TOURISM

(220403) -- NAIROBI, April 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take food pellets to feed giraffes at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, April 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Lin)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-GIRAFFE CENTER-TOURISM

KENYA-NAIROBI-GIRAFFE CENTER-TOURISM

(220403) -- NAIROBI, April 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, April 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Lin)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-GIRAFFE CENTER-TOURISM

KENYA-NAIROBI-GIRAFFE CENTER-TOURISM

(220403) -- NAIROBI, April 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People interact with giraffes at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, April 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Lin)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-GIRAFFE CENTER-TOURISM

KENYA-NAIROBI-GIRAFFE CENTER-TOURISM

(220403) -- NAIROBI, April 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A giraffe is seen at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, April 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Lin)

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