There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Beverly Joubert:" A lone gerenuk cranes her distinctive neck to scope the landscape for looming dangers. These odd-looking antelope are typically confined to thornbush thickets, so it's unusual to see one full exposed on an open plain. When she's not using her stretched neck to pluck shoots and leaves from the higher branches of thorn trees, this gerenuk stands out like a badly photoshopped impala! The curious antelope get their name from a Somali word meaning “giraffe-necked” and they use their extra height to dine on vegetation that's out of reach for other gazelle species. It's not uncommon to see gerenuks rear up on their hind legs in search of the best browsing. Populations are declining across their range in East Africa, making sightings like this one extra special. "
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