Origami Creations - Simple Giraffe for Tiergarten Schonbrunn Zoo

In support of the world record attempt by the Tiergarten Schonbrunn Zoo in Vienna, I have folded this simple origami giraffe.  

Baby Giraffe with parents :-)

Their goal is to be able to receive 1,828 or more folded pieces.  Why 1.828?  This was the year when they had their first giraffe in the zoo.  For more details and a simple origami diagram, check this link.

Have a great week!

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Origami Creations - Have you heard of a Generuk?

Have you heard of a Generuk?  

Frankly, I have only encountered this term when a vietnamese origamist friend (Pham Hoang Tuan aka Oritube Master) made a design for this animal.

Lovely 

By wikipedia definition, it is a long-necked species of antelope found in Africa.  Oftentimes it is called giraffe-necked antelope.

This is my first time to fold an origami piece from a RECTANGLE as I seem to be so attached to the old origami rule - folding from a square.  With some challenge from my friend (the designer), I finally went to fold this cool piece.  You my find the diagram here.

Enjoy!

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More Info:

Gerenuk Wikipedia