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.
This is the big lighter maned Giraffe male (One of the four that were born in Sept 2009) He was the last member of the Avoca/Giraffe coalition who died this year at buffelshoek area. He had a injury on his left rear ankle injury. it was only after his older brother Brutus died in April 2019 that he was unable to hold on to any of the Manyeleti prides (and as such ready food) in the face of competition with the Orpen males and the Red Road male.
Photo credits: Christof Schoeman,Roan Du Plessis and Christof Schoeman (credits given in order of appearance)