Reticulated Giraffe Crossing The Savannah (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata)

            Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East 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. – Wikipedia

Taken in: Kenya / Narok / Talel (show map)

Taken on: January 13, 2015

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Kenya 2015

Masai Mara National Reserve

Reticulated Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata

Somali Giraffe

Can Interbreed with other subspecies

Nine Giraffe Subspecies

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Panasonic

Pentax K-3

100-300 mm Lens

Handheld

Herbivore

Ungulates

African Plains

Can Interbreed

Most Well Known

Most Common In Zoos

Feeds On Acacia Trees

Combretum Trees

Drinks 12 Gallons At A Time

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