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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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Cam, I have the answer for you on what kind of animal Stefanie at Animal Kingdom is.... I hope you're sitting down. She's a 4-year-old Masai Giraffe!!! And more... She was received at Animal Kingdom at the end of April. If that isn't a message from your angel I don't know what is. I burst into tears when I got this news and am crying now, but so happy. You can visit Stefanie Giraffe every time you ride the safari.
This was an amazing divine happening. I'm one of the many shedding bittersweet tears tonight! We will be looking for the Stephanie giraffe for sure next time and give a little smile to the wonderful person she reminds us of.
I think Stephanie giraffe may become one of the most popular on the safari for a while.
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Wow! Just Wow! Truly awesome!
Amen!
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Oh my, to say I had fallen behind would be a gross understatement! Phew! Just caught up! I should have taken notes as I have forgotten everything I wanted to say now that I'm done wiping my eyes. The pictures are beautiful! Looking forward to more!
Glad you've caught up as I'm hoping to post more tonight or tomorrow.
Cam, I have the answer for you on what kind of animal Stefanie at Animal Kingdom is.... I hope you're sitting down. She's a 4-year-old Masai Giraffe!!! And more... She was received at Animal Kingdom at the end of April. If that isn't a message from your angel I don't know what is. I burst into tears when I got this news and am crying now, but so happy. You can visit Stefanie Giraffe every time you ride the safari.
Even though I read this on FB, I'm all choked up all over again! I will definitely look for her on our next safari!!!!
Cam, I have the answer for you on what kind of animal Stefanie at Animal Kingdom is.... I hope you're sitting down. She's a 4-year-old Masai Giraffe!!! And more... She was received at Animal Kingdom at the end of April. If that isn't a message from your angel I don't know what is. I burst into tears when I got this news and am crying now, but so happy. You can visit Stefanie Giraffe every time you ride the safari.
That is just wild...Stefanie has found her way to her own Animal Kingdom. This truly brought tears and smiles
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Cam, I have the answer for you on what kind of animal Stefanie at Animal Kingdom is.... I hope you're sitting down. She's a 4-year-old Masai Giraffe!!! And more... She was received at Animal Kingdom at the end of April. If that isn't a message from your angel I don't know what is. I burst into tears when I got this news and am crying now, but so happy. You can visit Stefanie Giraffe every time you ride the safari.
I really wish there was a like button like on fb but, of course, this needs a love button! I like everyone else need to keep the tissues handy when sitting down to read this TR.
I got a couple shots that might be Giraffe Stefanie, but they were pretty far away from us, so I'm not sure. You guys tell me:
Hopefully you will get to see her in October!
Could be! I'm not good enough at telling the difference between the Masai and Reticulated unless it's a really clear photo of the pattern. They do look like Masai Giraffe, though. The adult males are a bit darker in color than the females, but that, too, is hard to tell in the shadows.
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I'll be on the lookout for the Stefanie giraffe at AK the next time we are there!
I'm actually hoping that someone who is going just before us gets a picture and posts it. Then I might have a better idea if I'm seeing her or not.
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Even though I read this on FB, I'm all choked up all over again! I will definitely look for her on our next safari!!!!
She may become the most popular giraffe.
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That is just wild...Stefanie has found her way to her own Animal Kingdom. This truly brought tears and smiles
I keep retelling the story to myself because I just am in awe.
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I really wish there was a like button like on fb but, of course, this needs a love button! I like everyone else need to keep the tissues handy when sitting down to read this TR.
We could use a like or love button here!
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I got a couple shots that might be Giraffe Stefanie, but they were pretty far away from us, so I'm not sure. You guys tell me:
Hopefully you will get to see her in October!
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Could be! I'm not good enough at telling the difference between the Masai and Reticulated unless it's a really clear photo of the pattern. They do look like Masai Giraffe, though. The adult males are a bit darker in color than the females, but that, too, is hard to tell in the shadows.
I had the same thoughts as Laurie. I can tell them apart usually if they are side by side. I agree these do look like Masai giraffes. I think I'm going to be bugging several CMs until I know for sure.
Okay....can someone tell me the difference between the Reticulated and Masai giraffes????
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Masai have dark brown spots that look like sunrays and the reticulated have spots that are hexagonal. Kind of looks like a net was thrown over the reticulated giraffes.
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Okay....can someone tell me the difference between the Reticulated and Masai giraffes????
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Masai have dark brown spots that look like sunrays and the reticulated have spots that are hexagonal. Kind of looks like a net was thrown over the reticulated giraffes.
Coop did an awesome job explaining the difference.
Masai have dark brown spots that look like sunrays and the reticulated have spots that are hexagonal. Kind of looks like a net was thrown over the reticulated giraffes.
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