Leucistic giraffes in Kenya

[Swampy]

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/white-giraffes-spotted-in-the-wild/
2 Leucistic Reticulated giraffes have been filmed by the Hirola Conservation Programme in Kenya. While I'd hope that these unusual and undoubtedly popular animals could be used to raise awareness or funds for hirola conservation, the several articles on them I've read mention the hirola only in passing.

 

[Arizona Docent]

Fascinating. I am not sure why, but the above link goes to a page that says you are now leaving Facebook - do you want to follow the link. You have to say yes to get to the link. I will try to repost the page here and see if it makes any difference.
2 White Giraffes Were Spotted in the Wild – and They’re Absolutely Breathtaking! (VIDEO)

 

[Arizona Docent]

My link seems to go directly to the page so use that one.

 

[Chlidonias]

wow, those are amazing. The mother looks like a stretched-out Arabian stallion.

There's an article here from last year, about when she was first discovered and photographed: The White Giraffe of Ishaqbini

I wonder what the other giraffes think of her. Obviously one of them likes her well enough, but I wonder if others are like "she's weird".

 

[vogelcommando]

White giraffe mother and calf killed by poachers :

Rare white giraffes killed by poachers at Kenyan wildlife sanctuary - CNN