Kaoko is quite the social butterfly! On our recent survey of the Hoarusib riverbed, we were thrilled to spot her in the company of five other giraffe, including the familiar faces of Stub, Phyllis, and Rainy. As we watched them graze and interact with one another, we couldn’t help but marvel at the complex social dynamics of these magnificent creatures. Kaoko, in particular, seemed to relish her freedom to move about and mingle with different groups of friends at her leisure, embodying the spirit of giraffe “fission-fusion” society. It’s always a joy to witness such natural camaraderie in the wild.
23 March 2023: Dadel
We had not seen Dadel for a few months and were very happy to see her with another adult cow and three sub-adult males. The