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South African Giraffe

Giraffe camelopardalis

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Field Notes

Description:

It has rounded or blotched spots, some with star-like extensions on a light tan background, running down to the hooves.

Habitat:

he South African Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) is a subspecies of giraffe found in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique

Species ID Suggestions

Giraffe

Giraffe camelopardalis

Comments (4)

Love the angle in the 3rd and 4th photo, they do look majestic!
These majestic animals are a joy to watch. While driving in the Kruger National Park they often came face to face on the driveway.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2012

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