imagine my delight
when discovering this spring baby giraffe
in the woods near my home
i had no idea that they were native to michigan.
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“however much you know giraffes, to see one in the wild for the first time feels prehistoric.”
-jane goodall
May12
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
The Michigan Knotted Pygmy Giraffe. A rare breed indeed. What a thrill to see one in its natural habitat!
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I feel so lucky
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I wish I could find one in Beetley. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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you never know…
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He looks very relaxed too!
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yes, fits right in and comfortable
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They say you shouldn’t pick up a baby animal that’s alone in the wild, but I certainly hope that little guy finds its way home soon. I’m sure somebody is missing it!
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I’m guessing he will, he is just too cute. one first glance, I actually might have screamed a tiny bit because I mistook him for an unusual fungus of some sort. )
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Must have made you day too see this little guy waiting for you
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absolutely
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💖💖💖
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How wonderful
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it was such a cute surprise
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I saw a stuffed giraffe in the lobby of a motel/restaurant in my little city. FOR REAL! repeat … FOR REAL!
First time/Last time I dined there. I left no tip.
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❤
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Fabulous photo! You never know what you might find in the woods!
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why I always keep my eyes wide open
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A very wise way to proceed!
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I love this! ❤️
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Thanks, Jennie )
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You’re welcome, Beth.
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You never know what you’ll find in the wild, Beth!
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So right!
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what a pleasant surprise, Beth; it’s not International Giraffe day. is it? I know there’s a Turtle one coming up 🙂
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Not that I’m aware of)
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We have some Giraffes … half an hour up the road at the Werribee Open Range Zoo
https://www.zoo.org.au/werribee/habitats/
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Nice!
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Michigan is on the secret travel itinerary of all giraffes. The tour bus should be arriving any day now.😊
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Ah, that’s it!
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It’s on my bucket list to be able to pet a giraffe! I wish I had been the one to find this so I could cross that off my list!
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So close!
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I love giraffe’s 💕💖
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Me too
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Fun
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A marvelous find.
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It was a gem
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Now that is a marvellous discovery, Beth! I’m so delighted for you 🙂
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Thanks!
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🦒💖
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Don’t you love it when you discover the unexpected in the most unexpected places? So delightful!
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Yes!
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A delightful discovery!
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It was!
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How I envy you. I’d have to drive down to Colorado Springs to see a giraffe, and that would be in a zoo, not in the wild.
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Ah –
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Ha ha ha! I do love a little whimsy…
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And who doesn’t?)
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I love this! I’ve heard stories about this particular subspecies but I thought they were just myths.
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It is amazing what we learn every single day😂
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Isn’t it?)
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Aww, I bet someone’s missing him! ❤
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I hope they find each other
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Lovely!
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❤️
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Very exciting! Who knew giraffes moved into your neighborhood🤭 Next time you go walking, be sure to bring lettuce leaves, they love them.
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I sure will!
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So much fun.
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Beth . Looks like that baby is sitting by the tree trunk. Anita
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it does –
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Someone is missing their stuffie. 😦
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yes, and hopefully it will be reunited with its child, very soon )
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First, it’s just one cute giraffe but before you know it they will be showing up everywhere!
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that’s what happens in the spring
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Wow beautiful!
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Adorable!
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