Rothschild's Giraffe, Paignton Zoo, Devon

            Rothschild's giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) is one of the most endangered giraffe subspecies, with only a few hundred members in the wild. It is named after the famous family of the Tring Museum’s founder, Walter Rothschild  and is also known as the Baringo giraffe, after the Lake Baringo area of Kenya, or as the Ugandan giraffe. All of those living in the wild are in protected areas in Kenya and Uganda.  In 2007, Rothschild's giraffe was proposed as actually a separate species from other giraffe and not a giraffe subspecies.

While giraffes in general are classified as “Least Concern”  Rothschild's giraffe is at particular risk of hybridisation, as the population is so limited in numbers. Very few locations are left where Rothschild's giraffe can be seen in the wild, with notable spots being Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya and Murchison Falls National Park in northern Uganda.

Rothschild's giraffe is easily distinguishable from other subspecies. The most obvious sign is in the colouring of the coat, or pelt. Where the reticulated giraffe has very clearly defined dark patches with bright-whitish channels between them, Rothschild's giraffe more closely resembles the Masai giraffe. However, when compared to the Masai giraffe, Rothschild's subspecies is paler, the orange-brown patches are less jagged and sharp in shape, and the connective channel is of a creamier hue compared to that seen on the reticulated giraffe. In addition, Rothschild's giraffe displays no markings on the lower leg, giving it the impression of wearing white stockings.

Taken in: United Kingdom / England / Torbay Borough (show map)

Taken on: October 28, 2014

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Camera: Pentax Optio S5i, f/4.8, 1/250 sec, 17.4mm, ISO 80 (more info) (hide info)

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