Here we also see a very large potion of the Savanna that is really lively today. There are Elephants playing in the waterhole, Impalas hanging out with Giraffes, Wildebeests being……uhhh…..wild beasts… and a few Springboks being playful as ever.
A striking monolithic mountain range seems to line the horizon, as if dividing this land from another.
I wonder what lies beyond it….
right, thus why I call them the anti-giraffe trees. a curious case of co-evolution.
They are very unique looking compared to other species of tree. They are also known as Umbrella Trees for their shape.
Actually, it’s because of the constant browsing from the Giraffes themselves, the trees have adapted over time to escape from being eaten. The leaves fan out mostly at the canopy, making the Acacia very flat and tall in appearance with a bare trunk.
Branches that are lower will likely die from their leaves being eaten. Low hanging branches are a smorgasbord for Giraffes.
I always thought those anti-giraffe trees had such a striking look to them.
Thank you very much!