Mammals of Lake Nakuru National Park
Rothschild Giraffe and Flying Oxpeckers
There are less than 700 Rothschild giraffes left in the wild. A large population lives in Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya, especially towards the South of the lake. This big male was standing next to the road and all the oxpeckers flew away when we stopped the car. Rothschild giraffes don’t have spots on the lower part of their legs.
Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS, F6.3, 1/1600th, ISO 400, handheld
Date: 13/11/2011
Location: Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
Photographer: Arnaud Germain
