The larger male giraffe has a prominant protrusion on the forehead which acts as a extra horn. The Rothschild Giraffe is now a threatened species

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The larger male giraffe has a prominant protrusion on the forehead which acts as a extra horn. The Rothschild Giraffe is now a threatened species and measures are being taken to protect them

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Location: Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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