Reticulated Giraffe
Giraffa reticulata
Adult reticulated giraffes inhabit the dry savannas, open woodlands, and scrublands of northeastern Africa, especially areas with acacias and other browse. They feed mainly on leaves, shoots, flowers, and pods, using a long prehensile tongue to strip foliage from thorny branches. Adults defend themselves with powerful kicks, while males also fight by swinging the neck and striking with the head. Their bold polygonal coat pattern is one of the clearest and most geometric among giraffes.
- Type
- Brute / Horn
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Reticulated Giraffe