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July 12, 2018
Neck and Neck
Two young male giraffes take a break from fighting in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Giraffes fight by bashing their necks against each other, trying to establish dominance and a reputation as the better mate. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
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