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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

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South African giraffe

Species ID Suggestions

Giraffe

Giraffe camelopardalis
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Comments (4)
Carolina
Love the angle in the 3rd and 4th photo, they do look majestic!
ShriPatwardhan
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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