#rukogiraffe

[amivitale]

Photo by @amivitale. Last chance to make a donation to help giraffes thrive for the 2020 tax year. Click on the link in my profile to support @savegiraffesnow now! Here, a Rothschild's (Nubian) giraffe browses on Longicharo Island, a rocky lava pinnacle, inside western Kenya's Lake Baringo. They have become stranded there because of flooding. The giraffes were originally reintroduced to a remote peninsula along Lake Baringo in 2012, in hopes that the isolated location would provide shelter from poaching and increase their population in their native Western Kenyan range. However, the rising lake levels cut the peninsula into an island and trapped them. It is now a race against time as the local community, partnering with @savegiraffesnow @nrt_kenya and @kenyawildlifeservice, work to rescue them. @thephotosociety @photography.for.good #RukoGiraffe #protectgiraffes #DontLetThemDisappear #giraffe #giraffes #SaveGiraffesNow #SaveGiraffe #stoppoaching #kenya #northernkenya #africa #everydayafrica #photojournalism #nikon #nikonlove #nikonambassador #nikonnofilter #natureisspeaking #conservation #amivitale (at Lake Baringo Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJeHZlgBK80/?igshid=1b02sixyrzjjn

[amivitale]

Photo by @amivitale. Rothschild's (Nubian) giraffe have become stranded on Longicharo Island, a rocky lava pinnacle, inside western Kenya's Lake Baringo because of flooding. The giraffes were originally reintroduced to a remote peninsula along Lake Baringo in 2012, in hopes that the isolated location would provide shelter from poaching and increase their population in their native Western Kenyan range. However, the rising lake levels cut the peninsula into an island and trapped them. It is now a race against time as the local community, partnering with @savegiraffesnow @nrt_kenya and @kenyawildlifeservice, work to rescue them. If you love giraffes as much as I do and want to help see giraffes continue to thrive in the wild, please consider supporting @savegiraffesnow. (Link in bio) @nrt_kenya @kenyawildlifeservice @thephotosociety @photography.for.good #RukoGiraffe #protectgiraffes #DontLetThemDisappear #giraffe #giraffes #SaveGiraffesNow #SaveGiraffe #stoppoaching #kenya #northernkenya #africa #everydayafrica #photojournalism #nikon #nikonlove #nikonambassador #nikonnofilter #natureisspeaking #conservation #amivitale (at Lake Baringo Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJZj5x_BhrP/?igshid=1lhk0gjeb4nvj

[amivitale]

Photo by @amivitale. The skies open and rain turns once fertile grazing lands into open water along Lake Baringo in Kenya. The heavy rains are causing lake levels to rise up to 6 inches per day and have displaced thousands of people and submerged hotels, houses and farms. The flooding is also causing a serious impact on wildlife and marooned a group of Rothschild’s (Nubian) giraffes on Longicharo Island, a rocky lava pinnacle studded with acacia trees. The giraffes were originally reintroduced to a remote peninsula along Lake Baringo in 2012, in hopes that the isolated location would provide shelter from poaching and increase their population in their native Western Kenyan range. However, the rising lake levels cut the peninsula into an island and trappedhem. It is now a race against time as the local community, partnering with @savegiraffesnow @nrt_kenya and @kenyawildlifeservice, work to rescue them. If you love giraffes as much as I do and want to help see giraffes continue to thrive in the wild, please consider supporting @savegiraffesnow. (Link in bio) @nrt_kenya @kenyawildlifeservice @thephotosociety @photography.for.good #RukoGiraffe #protectgiraffes #DontLetThemDisappear #giraffe #giraffes #SaveGiraffesNow #SaveGiraffe #stoppoaching #kenya #northernkenya #africa #everydayafrica #photojournalism #nikon #nikonlove #nikonambassador #nikonnofilter #natureisspeaking #conservation #amivitale (at Lake Baringo Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWc49iBTrt/?igshid=tocn4470lwth

[amivitale]

Photo by @amivitale. Rothschild's (Nubian) giraffes browse on Longicharo Island, a rocky lava pinnacle, in the middle of western Kenya's Lake Baringo. The rising lake levels inundated lush lands with water, turning the peninsula into an island and trapping the giraffes. In a dramatic rescue, all of the giraffes were transported across the lake, on a makeshift raft, also called the "giraft" to Ruko Community Conservancy. Today, fewer than 3,000 Rothschild's giraffes are left in Africa, with about 800 in Kenya. “The hope is that this is just the first step of reintroducing these giraffes back to their historical home across the Western Rift Valley, hopefully over the next 20-30 years,” explained David O'Connor, president of @savegiraffesnow. Please learn more and help save these entrancing creatures by supporting and following @savegiraffesnow @kenyawildlifeservice @nikonusa #RukoGiraffe #protectgiraffes #DontLetThemDisappear #giraffe #giraffes #SaveGiraffesNow #SaveGiraffe #stoppoaching #kenya #nikon #nikonlove #nikonambassador #nikonnofilter #worldgiraffeday https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce4i8WNsZ1g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[amivitale]

Photo by @amivitale. Pasaka, a younger Rothschild’s (Nubian) giraffe, was the second of the giraffes to be rescued from Longicharo Island, in western Kenya's Lake Baringo, on a makeshift raft. Longicharo Island used to be a peninsula, but rising water levels in Lake Baringo turned it into an island. The local community worked with conservationists from the @savegiraffesnow @kenyawildlifeservice and @nrt_kenya to build the barge and transport him and the other marooned animals to a sanctuary on the shores of the lake. The giraffes had to be tranquilized, which is a dangerous procedure; with their anatomy, they're at risk of choking on their own saliva, and changes in blood pressure can cause brain damage. A vet was on hand to immediately counteract the drug; the animals were then hooded and led onto the barge with guide ropes. Learn more, including how to help by following @savegiraffesnow. And listen to the latest podcast from @afarmedia's "Travel Tales by AFAR" - "Inside a Daring Giraffe Rescue in Kenya" to hear more about the ambitious undertaking. (Link in profile). @thephotosociety @nikonusa #RukoGiraffe #protectgiraffes #DontLetThemDisappear #giraffe #giraffes #SaveGiraffesNow #SaveGiraffe #stoppoaching #kenya #northernkenya #africa #everydayafrica #photojournalism #nikon #nikonlove #nikonambassador #nikonnofilter #natureisspeaking #conservation #amivitale #empathyiseverything (at Lake Baringo Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQSKRurh_uI/?utm_medium=tumblr

[amivitale]

Photo by @amivitale. Rothschild's (Nubian) giraffes browse on Longicharo Island, a rocky lava pinnacle, in the middle of western Kenya's Lake Baringo. The rising lake levels inundated lush lands with water, turning the peninsula into an island and trapping the giraffes. In a dramatic rescue, all of the giraffes were transported across the lake, on a makeshift raft, also called the "giraft" to Ruko Community Conservancy. Today, fewer than 3,000 Rothschild's giraffes are left in Africa, with about 800 in Kenya. “The hope is that this is just the first step of reintroducing these giraffes back to their historical home across the Western Rift Valley, hopefully over the next 20-30 years,” explained David O'Connor, president of @savegiraffesnow who helped orchestrate this inspiring move with The Northern Rangelands Trust (@nrt_kenya) and @kenyawildlifeservice. Please learn more and help save these entrancing creatures by supporting and following @savegiraffesnow @nrt_kenya @kenyawildlifeservice @thephotosociety #RukoGiraffe #protectgiraffes #DontLetThemDisappear #giraffe #giraffes #SaveGiraffesNow #SaveGiraffe #stoppoaching #kenya #northernkenya #africa #everydayafrica #photojournalism #nikon #nikonlove #nikonambassador #nikonnofilter #natureisspeaking #conservation #amivitale #empathyiseverything #worldgiraffeday (at Lake Baringo Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQPF09Kh0iT/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Photo by @amivitale. The winners of the 2021 World Press Photo competition have been announced. I was shocked when I woke up thiss morning to learn that my photo "Rescue of Giraffes from Flooding Island" was awarded first place in the nature, singles category of the @worldpressphoto competition. I am incredibly grateful to the people at @savegiraffesnow for giving me the opportunity to tell this story and to @kenyawildlifeservice and #rukoconservancy for the hard work they do each and every day to restore this iconic species. A HUGE congratulations to my fellow honorees in the contest and here, the nature category @carltonward @jaime_culebras @ezra_acayan @jasperdoest & @luistatophoto. You all are doing such powerful, inspiring work and Im humbled to be mentioned in the same sentence with you all. I look forward to sharing your incredible photography on my feed this coming week. In this photo, Pasaka, a younger Rothschild’s (Nubian) giraffe, is blindfolded and rescued from Longicharo Island, in western Kenya's Lake Baringo, on a makeshift raft. Longicharo Island was once a peninsula, but rising water levels in Lake Baringo turned it into an island. The local community worked with conservationists from the @savegiraffesnow @kenyawildlifeservice and @nrt_kenya to build the barge and transport her and the other marooned animals to a sanctuary on the shores of the lake. The rains had also led to an abundance of food on the island, so edible treats could not be used to entice the giraffes onto the barge. Instead, the giraffes had to be tranquilized, which is a dangerous procedure; with their anatomy, they're at risk of choking on their own saliva, and changes in blood pressure can cause brain damage. A vet was on hand to immediately counteract the drug; the animals were then hooded and led onto the barge with guide ropes. Learn more, including how to help by following @savegiraffesnow. @thephotosociety #RukoGiraffe #protectgiraffes #DontLetThemDisappear #giraffe #giraffes #SaveGiraffesNow #SaveGiraffe #stoppoaching #kenya #northernkenya #africa #everydayafrica #photojournalism #nikon #nikonlove #nikonambassador #nikonnofilter #natureisspeaking #conservation (at Lake Baringo Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNtGzHfhEWE/?igshid=11mkbvntu59hh

[amivitale]

Photo by @amivitale. Women Blaze Trails fest starts tomorrow, Feb. 12. Don't miss it!!! It's a 3-day festival featuring women in science, exploration and conservation from across the globe running Feb. 12-14. Don't miss it and spread the word! I speak tomorrow at 1pm. Register now at womenblazetrails.com and follow @ebtsoyp for more details. Here, giraffe browse on Longicharo Island, a rocky lava pinnacle, inside western Kenya's Lake Baringo. Rising lake levels had inundated lush lands with water, turning the peninsula into an island and trapping giraffes. In a dramatic rescue, two giraffe were transported across the lake on a makeshift raft, to the 44,000 acre Ruko Community Conservancy. This move was orchestrated by @savegiraffesnow with @nrt_kenya and @kenyawildlifeservice. If you love giraffe as much as I do and want to help see giraffes continue to thrive in the wild, please follow and support @savegiraffesnow and these organizations. @nrt_kenya @kenyawildlifeservice @thephotosociety @photography.for.good #RukoGiraffe #protectgiraffes #DontLetThemDisappear #giraffe #giraffes #SaveGiraffesNow #SaveGiraffe #stoppoaching #kenya #northernkenya #africa #everydayafrica #photojournalism #nikon #nikonlove #nikonambassador #nikonnofilter #natureisspeaking #conservation #amivitale (at Lake Baringo Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLK4A6cB_MW/?igshid=hhc1ika0xi9b