Masai giraffe - Wikipedia The Masai giraffe (Giraffa tippelskirchi [2]), also spelled Maasai giraffe, and sometimes called the Kilimanjaro giraffe, is a species or subspecies of giraffe It is native to East Africa The Masai giraffe can be found in central and southern Kenya and in Tanzania and Uganda It has distinctive jagged, irregular leaf-like blotches that extend
Masai Giraffes - Masai Mara National Reserve In the Masai Mara National Reserve, the dominant subspecies is the Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), distinguished by its jagged, irregular spots These towering giants are a common sight, elegantly browsing from the treetops or silhouetted against breathtaking African sunsets
Masai Giraffe - Giraffe Conservation Foundation The Masai giraffe (G t tippelskirchi) has long been the most populous giraffe with an estimated 71,000 individuals three and a half decades ago, and now reduced to just over 44,750 in the wild These giraffe inhabit central and southern Kenya and occur throughout Tanzania
Masai Giraffe - Facts, Diet Habitat Information - Animal Corner The Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), also known as the Kilimanjaro Giraffe is the largest subspecies of nine subspecies of the giraffe family Masai giraffes can be distinguished from Reticulated Giraffes because they have jagged spots on their bodies instead of polygonal liver-colored spots
Masai Giraffe: Facts about Masai Giraffe in the famed . . . - Masai Mara The Masai Giraffes also known as the Kilimanjaro Giraffes are the tallest living terrestrial animals and actually quite a sight, extremely picturesque and known for their graceful movements even when running at their fastest speed of 50 to 60 km per hour
Masai Giraffe (Giraffa tippelskirchi) The Masai giraffe, also known as Kilimanjaro giraffe is a remarkable species that is not only the largest giraffe but also the highest terrestrial animal in the world It is part of the Giraffidae family, described for the first time in 1898
Masai Giraffe - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens Masai giraffes live on the savannahs of Kenya and Tanzania in east Africa Giraffes feed for 16 to 20 hours a day, browsing on leaves, twigs, bark, flowers, and fruit from more than 60 different kinds of plants They can go without water for several weeks if they have enough fresh browse
Definitive Guide To Masai Giraffe Facts, Habitat, Conservation Status . . . The Masai Giraffe, also known as Kilimanjaro Giraffe, is the largest subspecies of giraffes and holds the prestigious title of the tallest land mammal on the planet It is easily distinguishable by its pattern of dark-brown, irregular spots that feature jagged edges
Maasai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) in Masai Mara The Maasai Giraffe, with its distinctively latticed coat pattern, is an iconic species in the Masai Mara and the tallest land mammal in the world These giraffes are easily recognized by their very long legs and necks, and their striking coat with irregular, star-shaped patches