Stats

Lifespan: 15-25 yrs
Size: Huge
Diet: Herbivore
Activity: Diurnal
Social: Herd
Biome: Tropical savanna
Range: East Africa
Movement: Walking
Breeding: Live Birth
Defense: Speed
Status: Endangered

About

The reticulated giraffe, also known as the Somali giraffe, is the largest giraffe species and the tallest land animal in the world. As of 2024, there are 15,785 reticulated giraffes living in the wild.

Life cycle

1.
newborn fawn
A spotted fawn stays hidden in tall grass while its mother forages, lying motionless to avoid notice.
2.
juvenile
A weaned juvenile follows the herd, browsing alongside adults and losing its spots as its coat darkens.
3.
adult
Fully grown, taking part in the rut.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Giraffidae
Genus: Giraffa
Species: Giraffa reticulata