Types of Giraffes
There are many different types of Giraffe's around the world. Giraffe's can commonly be found in Africa, South of the Sahara Desert. Even though those are the most common places, Giraffe's can also be found in west Africa, Uganda, east Africa, Nigeria and many others. Giraffes live in these certain areas because the climates and nature around them fit their needs. They are mostly found in certain parts of Africa. it can weigh from 2400 and 4250 pounds!
Reticulated Giraffe
Reticulated Giraffes expose a bright, beautiful image of their liver coloured spots. Their blocks occasionally appear to be a deep red, and usually spread down to their legs. They can be seen wandering along Savannas and open woodlands in eastern kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. Related to others, male reticulated giraffes have a height of about 17 feet, while females are about 14 feet. They also have the same eating habits as most Giraffes.
Reticulated Giraffe
Reticulated Giraffes expose a bright, beautiful image of their liver coloured spots. Their blocks occasionally appear to be a deep red, and usually spread down to their legs. They can be seen wandering along Savannas and open woodlands in eastern kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. Related to others, male reticulated giraffes have a height of about 17 feet, while females are about 14 feet. They also have the same eating habits as most Giraffes.
Below is a video showing reticulted Giraffes in Meru National Park
The Thornicroft Giraffe
The Thornicroft Giraffe is also known as the Rhodesian giraffe. It is commonly found in eastern Zambia, with an estimated 800 of this animal in that area. their leaf-like spots spread throughout their body and go down to their lower leg. these leaf-like spots also can be seen in the shape of stars. The light- brown hair these anuimals have give them Giraffes a bold outline going down their necks.
Sources for pictures: Reticulated Giraffe- http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/55/75855-004-7CB8C9F0.jpg
Thornicroft giraffe- http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2802284855_7752046217.jpg
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The Thornicroft Giraffe is also known as the Rhodesian giraffe. It is commonly found in eastern Zambia, with an estimated 800 of this animal in that area. their leaf-like spots spread throughout their body and go down to their lower leg. these leaf-like spots also can be seen in the shape of stars. The light- brown hair these anuimals have give them Giraffes a bold outline going down their necks.
Sources for pictures: Reticulated Giraffe- http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/55/75855-004-7CB8C9F0.jpg
Thornicroft giraffe- http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2802284855_7752046217.jpg
**Sources for information is on last page.