Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi)
Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi)
East Africa is the perfect place to find the Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi). This is the largest giraffe species and is separated from its nearest cousin and neighbor, the reticulated giraffe by the jagged spots on its coat rather than polygon spots. These spots are irregular and star-like, and below the knee are buff-colored. Males show a median lump on their foreheads. Some communities call it the Kilimanjaro giraffe and may live in small social groupings. Like most giraffes, the Masai giraffe also has ossicones-skin-covered horns. In addition, males have bald heads and females have thick hair on their heads. The Masai giraffe is a diurnal animal.
Masai Giraffes have a standing height between 15.75’-20’ (4.8-6.1 m), overall body length from 13.5’-17.4’ (4.1-5.3 m), and body width of 2.5’-3.3’ (.75-1 m). The weight of a Masai Giraffe is between 1,543-4,189 lb (700-1,900 kg). Masai Giraffes have a typical lifespan of 10-27 years.
East Africa is the perfect place to find the Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi). This is the largest giraffe species and is separated from its nearest cousin and neighbor, the reticulated giraffe by the jagged spots on its coat rather than polygon spots. These spots are irregular and star-like, and below the knee are buff-colored. Males show a median lump on their foreheads. Some communities call it the Kilimanjaro giraffe and may live in small social groupings. Like most giraffes, the Masai giraffe also has ossicones-skin-covered horns. In addition, males have bald heads and females have thick hair on their heads. The Masai giraffe is a diurnal animal.
Masai Giraffes have a standing height between 15.75’-20’ (4.8-6.1 m), overall body length from 13.5’-17.4’ (4.1-5.3 m), and body width of 2.5’-3.3’ (.75-1 m). The weight of a Masai Giraffe is between 1,543-4,189 lb (700-1,900 kg). Masai Giraffes have a typical lifespan of 10-27 years.
