Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata). Head showing typical markings of the subspecies.
Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata). Head showing typical markings of the subspecies. Note the horns or 'ossicones', much used to ram others in 'necking;' contests between males.
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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
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