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A herd of Giraffes stay alert as they graze in the savannah in the late afternoon at the Meru National Park located in North-east Kenya on June 23, 2008. The Giraffe is the tallest mammal on earth and is part of the fauna found at the Meru National Park which stertches over 850 km and which had its fauna greatly reduced during the decade of the 90s mainly due to poaching. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in partnership with the French Agency for Development (AFD) are overlooking a major rehabilitation program on the park. Tourism in Kenya is one of the most important source of revenue for the country. AFP PHOTO/Roberto SCHMIDT / AFP PHOTO / ROBERTO SCHMIDT
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In this print captured by Roberto Schmidt, a mesmerizing scene unfolds in the vast savannah of Meru National Park, Kenya. A herd of majestic giraffes gracefully graze on the golden grass as the late afternoon sun casts a warm glow over their elegant figures. These towering creatures, known as the tallest mammals on earth, stand tall and alert amidst their feeding. Meru National Park, located in North-east Kenya, is home to an array of diverse fauna including these magnificent giraffes. However, during the 1990s, rampant poaching greatly reduced their numbers along with other wildlife species that once thrived here. Recognizing the urgent need for conservation and rehabilitation efforts, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has partnered with the French Agency for Development (AFD) to oversee a significant restoration program within this expansive park. This breathtaking image serves as a reminder of both nature's resilience and humanity's responsibility towards protecting our planet's precious biodiversity. It also highlights how tourism plays a vital role in sustaining Kenya's economy; attracting visitors from around the world who are eager to witness such awe-inspiring sights firsthand. Roberto Schmidt skillfully captures this serene moment where tranquility meets untamed wilderness – an invitation for us all to appreciate and safeguard Earth's natural wonders before they become mere memories etched in photographs like these.
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