Giraffe By A Dried Up Riverbed (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata)

            Samburu National Reserve
Kenya
Africa

The reticulated giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata), also known as the Somali giraffe, is a subspecies of giraffe native to Somalia, southern Ethiopia, and northern Kenya. Reticulated giraffes can interbreed with other giraffe subspecies in captivity or if they come into contact with populations of other subspecies in the wild.
 
The reticulated giraffe is among the most well-known of the nine giraffe subspecies. Together with the Rothschild giraffe, it is by far the giraffe most commonly seen in zoos. Its coat consists of large, polygonal, liver-colored spots outlined by a network of bright-white lines. The blocks may sometimes appear deep red and may also cover the legs. 
 
The extraordinary height of the Reticulated Giraffe allows them to browse on branches of trees that other hoofed animals cannot reach. This has helped make the Reticulated Giraffe one of the most successful animals of the African savannah. The Reticulated Giraffe feeds mainly on Acacia and Combretum trees, however, it will eat as many as 100 different plants depending on which are available at the time.
 
The Reticulated Giraffe gets a large amount of water from the dew on the leaves and from the water in the leaves. When it encounters a watering hole, it will drink up to 12 gallons at one time.

Taken in: Kenya / Meru / Ntumburi (show map)

Taken on: January 13, 2015

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Kenya 2015

Samburu National Reserve

Africa

Giraffe

Desert Warthogs

Only 80000 Left

Poaching

Habitat Loss

Human Population Growth

Degradation of the Giraffe's Habitat

Two Subspecies Less than 250 Left

Herbivore

Sue Roehl

Pentax K-3

Sigma 150-500 mm Lens

Photographed From Jeep

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