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The gerenuk, whose name means “giraffe-necked” in the Somali language, is an exceptionally long-necked antelope. The gerenuk's head is small for its si...
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The gerenuk, whose name means “giraffe-necked” in the Somali language, is an exceptionally long-necked antelope. The gerenuk's head is small for its size, but its eyes and ears are large. Only the males have horns. They are a type of gazelle. Native to East Africa.
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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 900/10

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