Maasai Giraffe
Giraffa tippelskirchi
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Artiodactyla · Giraffidae
About
The Masai giraffe, 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, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Luangwa Valley region of Zambia. It has distinctive jagged, irregular leaf-like blotches that extend from the hooves to its head. The Masai giraffe is currently the national animal of Tanzania.
Fun Fact
It is the largest-bodied giraffe species, making it the tallest land animal on Earth.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to East Africa.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
30 years (captivity)
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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