But last month they were picked up by African news outlet Africa Digest, sparking a firestorm on social media. The photos show Talley, from Kentucky, standing proudly next to a dead giraffe bull.
Her caption read: "Prayers for my once in a lifetime dream hunt came true today! Spotted this rare black giraffe bull and stalked him for quite a while. I knew it was the one.
"He was over 18 years old, 4000lbs and was blessed to be able to get 2000lbs of meat from him."
Yes, you've got time for another G&T. Old Blackie won't be along until the sun begins to go down.