Another shot from the L.A. Zoo, this time of a Gerenuk:
Also known as Waller’s Gazelle, the Gerenuk is a long-necked species of antelope that gets its common name from a Somali word meaning “giraffe-necked.” Personally, I just think their little heads and big eyes and ears make them look cool and alien. Apparently part of their defensive strategy is to avoid sudden moves, because there was a small herd of Gerenuk in their habitat when I visited, and they all basically stood like statues. Occasionally one or two would move a bit, but then they’d all freeze again.
Handy thing, at least for me — this made it much easier for me to frame some shots of them!
Get the RSS Feed
February 7th, 2009 at 17:22
Aren’t they the funniest looking creatures?! They make me smile every time I see them.
Michelles last blog post..Female Gerenuk
February 8th, 2009 at 14:32
Haha this made me smile! Lovely image! And perfectly focussed!
February 9th, 2009 at 04:56
Just hysterical, Argos! Someone sure has a sense of humor!!!
Ginnies last blog post..Open-Door Policy
February 9th, 2009 at 20:54
@Michelle – Thanks, Michelle!
Argoss last blog post..Venus over the dome
February 9th, 2009 at 20:56
Thanks, too, Arjan & Ginnie!
Criminy, I thought I’d fixed threaded comments on this blog, but they’re still “not there yet”…
Argoss last blog post..Venus over the dome
February 12th, 2009 at 12:20
HA this made me laugh. This is the strangest looking animal I have seen in awhile! Great job!