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The reticulated giraffe (Giraffa reticulata [3] or Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata [4]) is a species/subspecies of giraffe native to the Horn of Africa.It is differentiated from other types of giraffe by its coat, which consists of large, polygonal (or squared), block-like spots, which extend onto the lower legs, tail and face.
English: Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata, Giraffidae, Somali Giraffe, Reticulated Giraffe; Zoo Karlsruhe, Germany. The cervical muscle fibers are used in homeopathy as remedy: Giraffa camelopardalis (Giraf-c.)
The giraffe is a protected species in most of its range. It is the national animal of Tanzania, [ 140 ] and is protected by law, [ 141 ] and unauthorised killing can result in imprisonment. [ 142 ] The UN-backed Convention of Migratory Species selected giraffes for protection in 2017. [ 143 ]
The vast majority of reticulated giraffes live in Kenya, and their population is estimated at 15,985, according to USFWS. There are around 45,400 Masai giraffes — an amount roughly equivalent to ...
On 31 July, at Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, a giraffe without spots was born. The zoo said, according to experts, they believe she is the only solid-coloured reticulated giraffe on the planet.
The Giraffidae are a family of ruminant artiodactyl mammals that share a recent common ancestor with deer and bovids.This family, once a diverse group spread throughout Eurasia and Africa, presently comprises only two extant genera, the giraffe (between one and eight, usually four, species of Giraffa, depending on taxonomic interpretation) and the okapi (the only known species of Okapia).
Jun. 9—About 30 people — including 4-year-old Ariella Robinson — came to ABQ BioPark's giraffe area Sunday afternoon to wish June a happy birthday. "Love you, giraffe," Robinson said. "Happy ...
Whereas the reticulated giraffe has very clearly defined dark patches with bright-whitish channels between them, Rothschild's giraffe more closely resembles the Masai giraffe. However, when compared to the Masai giraffe, the Rothschild's ecotype is paler, the orange-brown patches are less jagged and sharp in shape, and the connective channel is ...